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Bombardier Jet Crashes on Takeoff in Maine Snowstorm; 8 Onboard

A Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet crashed while taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday evening. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed eight people were onboard at the time of the incident. The crash occurred amid a snowstorm moving into the region, with freezing temperatures and low visibility reported. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board have launched an investigation, and the airport was closed following the crash.

Key Points: Plane Crash at Bangor Airport During Snowstorm, 8 Onboard

  • Crash occurred during takeoff Sunday evening
  • Eight people were onboard the business jet
  • FAA and NTSB will investigate the incident
  • Airport was closed following the crash
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US: Plane crashes during take-off from Maine's Bangor Airport; Eight people onboard

Bombardier Challenger 600 crashes during takeoff from Bangor International Airport, Maine. Eight people onboard as FAA and NTSB launch investigation amid snowstorm.

"A Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed as it was taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine around 7:45 p.m local time on Sunday, Jan. 25. Eight people were on board. - FAA"

Maine, January 26

A Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed while taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine with eight people onboard the US Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday.

The crash took place on Sunday (local time) and in a post on X, FAA said that the information was preliminary and subject to change.

"A Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed as it was taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine around 7:45 p.m local time on Sunday, Jan. 25. Eight people were on board. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. This information is preliminary and subject to change", FAA wrote on X.

Citing a source, CNN reported that the extent of their injuries is not known.

The plane is a Bombardier Challenger 650 business jet.

This comes as a massive snowstorm moves into the US, with temperatures below freezing in Maine and light snow causing very low visibility.

According to CNN citing federal records, it was noted that the plane is registered to a limited liability corporation in Houston.

After the incident, the airport was closed.

This is a developing story.

- ANI

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Rohit P
A business jet registered to an LLC... makes you wonder. Was it a corporate trip? The investigation needs to be transparent. Safety should never be compromised, no matter who owns the plane.
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Aman W
Flying in a snowstorm with low visibility? Very risky decision by the pilot/operator. Sometimes schedules and pressure override common sense. Hope the NTSB finds the real cause.
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Sarah B
This is so scary. It's a reminder that aviation safety is paramount everywhere, not just in India. We often hear about our own DGCA investigations, but these incidents show it's a global challenge.
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Vikram M
The article says "extent of injuries not known" but the airport is closed. That suggests it was serious. Praying for a miracle here. Such advanced planes shouldn't fail during take-off.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, the reporting feels a bit thin. "Citing a source", "LLC in Houston"... leaves more questions. Hope the media follows up properly and doesn't just move to the next trending story.

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