Private jet carrying eight people crashes in Maine

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 75% complete January 26, 2026 at 01:10 PM

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A private jet carrying eight people crashed during takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine at approximately 7:45 PM local time on Sunday. The Bombardier Challenger 600 went down amidst a severe winter storm impacting the region. The fate of those on board is currently unknown. The airport was closed, and emergency crews responded to the scene, where images showed smoke and flames. The crash occurred during widespread travel disruptions across the US due to the storm, which led to thousands of flight cancellations and delays. Poor visibility was reported by pilots at the airport prior to the incident.

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Philadelphia 30% Baltimore 30% Washington DC 30% CBS News 40% BBC 40% FlightAware 40% National Weather Service 40% Bombardier Challenger 600 60% United States ×370% Federal Aviation Administration 70% Maine ×280% Bangor International Airport ×290%

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Bangor International Airport

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