US EditionFederal Aviation Administration says 7 killed, 1 survived jet crash in snow in Bangor, Maine
The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed during heavy snow and deicing efforts, killing seven and seriously injuring one, with FAA and NTSB investigating amid a major winter storm.
- 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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