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) in Maine on Sunday evening.
- The FAA reported 7 fatalities and 1 seriously injured survivor from the crash, though initial reports from the airport had conflicting numbers.
- Bangor International Airport remains closed, and the FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, which occurred during a powerful winter storm.
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