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Challenger Crashes in Maine

Several people were killed, and Bangor International Airport is closed.

A Bombardier Challenger 600.
Bombardier Challenger 600 [Credit: Adrian Pingstone/Wikimedia Commons]
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Key Takeaways:

  • A Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet crashed during takeoff from Bangor International Airport (KBGR) in Maine on Sunday evening.
  • Conflicting reports emerged regarding casualties: the FAA stated 7 people were killed and 1 flight crew member seriously injured, while the airport initially presumed 6 fatalities.
  • Bangor International Airport is currently closed, causing numerous flight cancellations and diversions, as the FAA and NTSB investigate the crash.
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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.

Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.

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