Private aircraft with eight onboard crashes on takeoff in Maine amid winter storm

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 26, 2026 at 03:42 PM

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A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night amid a winter storm. The Bombardier Challenger 600 flipped over and caught fire during its attempted departure. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and the airport was temporarily closed. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, with the NTSB planning to arrive in the coming days. The crash occurred as a major winter storm impacted the eastern half of the US, causing widespread flight cancellations and delays, with over 12,000 flights canceled and nearly 20,000 delayed nationwide.

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