A private jet carrying eight people crashed during takeoff Sunday night at Bangor International Airport in Maine. The Bombardier Challenger 600 went down around 7:45 p.m. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident, and stated that the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will be investigating. The condition of the eight individuals on board was not immediately known.
The crash occurred during a significant winter storm impacting New England and a large portion of the United States. Bangor experienced steady snowfall on Sunday, consistent with widespread weather disruptions across the country. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and the airport was closed following the incident involving a single departing aircraft. The severe storm caused widespread disruptions to both air and road travel nationwide, with thousands of flights canceled or delayed on Sunday and hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses losing power in the Southeast. The Bombardier Challenger 600 is a business jet typically configured for 9 to 11 passengers, known for its "walk-about cabin" and popularity as a charter option.