A Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet crashed in Bangor, Maine, on Sunday, according to the FAA.
The aircraft crashed as it was taking off from Bangor International Airport (KBGR) around 7:45 p.m. EST, the agency said.
Challenger Crashes in Maine
Several people were killed, and Bangor International Airport is closed.
Key Takeaways:
- A Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet crashed during takeoff from Bangor International Airport (KBGR), Maine, on Sunday evening.
- The FAA reported seven fatalities and one serious injury, contradicting an earlier airport statement that presumed six people on board were dead.
- The airport is closed with flight disruptions, and the FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, which occurred amidst a powerful winter storm.
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