Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 26, 2026 at 11:23 AM

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A private jet with eight people aboard crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday, January 25, 2026, around 7:45 p.m. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident, involving a Bombardier Challenger 600. As of the initial report, the condition of those on board was unknown. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and the airport was temporarily closed. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash, which occurred during a significant winter storm affecting the region.

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