BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A private aircraft carrying eight individuals crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Bangor International Airport in Maine, as per the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The incident involved a Bombardier Challenger 600, which went down around 7:45 PM. There has been no immediate report on the conditions of the passengers involved. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The crash occurred during a significant winter storm that has impacted New England and much of the eastern United States. Bangor experienced consistent snowfall throughout the day, as did many regions across the country.
In response to the incident, Bangor International Airport has confirmed that emergency crews are on-site, and operations have been suspended. This airport is noted for providing direct flights to destinations such as Orlando, Florida, Washington, D.C., and Charlotte, North Carolina, positioned approximately 200 miles north of Boston.
Additionally, the winter storm has severely disrupted air travel nationally, with around 12,000 flights canceled and nearly 20,000 delayed as reported by flight tracking website flightaware.com. Major airports in Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, New York, North Carolina, and New Jersey were among those severely affected.
The Bombardier Challenger 600, known for its spacious configuration for nine to 11 passengers, has been a popular choice in the private jet charter industry since its launch in 1980.
