A Bombardier Challenger 650 business jet carrying eight people crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday evening, around 7:45 p.m.. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident and stated that it is investigating the crash along with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
The airport is currently closed as first responders are on the scene assessing the situation. It remains unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities as a result of the crash. The incident occurred while a significant winter storm was impacting the East Coast. The FAA anticipates releasing a preliminary report on the crash within the next business day.