US EditionFederal Aviation Administration says 7 killed, 1 survived jet crash in snow in Bangor, Maine
A Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed during takeoff amid a winter storm, killing seven and seriously injuring one, while 12,000 flights were canceled nationwide, the FAA said.
- On January 25, 2026, the FAA said a jet carrying eight people crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport around 7:45 p.m., killing seven and seriously injuring one.
- Facing poor visibility and steady snowfall, Bangor, Maine experienced a winter storm warning with snow totals of 10 to 16 inches during a major storm affecting New England and the eastern U.S.
- The jet — a Bombardier Challenger 600 — flipped over and caught fire after departure, with Bangor Fire Department and neighboring agencies arriving within a minute and the runway closing shortly after.
- The airport closed shortly after the crash and remained closed Monday, with responders expected to work the site for hours; officials urged the public to avoid the area as some commercial flights were delayed or canceled.
- The FAA and NTSB said they are investigating, with federal teams expected on scene, and a 10 a.m. media briefing Monday scheduled at Bangor International Airport while leadership declines comment.
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