Several victims identified in Maine plane crash that killed six

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Maya YangJanuary 27, 2026 at 06:36 PM
Several victims identified in Maine plane crash that killed six

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A private jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday, killing all six people on board. The France-bound Bombardier Challenger 600 went down during a snowstorm. Victims identified include Houston-based attorney Tara Arnold, wife of Kurt Arnold, co-founder of the Arnold & Itkin Law Firm which owns the jet, and Shawna Collins, a Houston-based event planner. The plane's pilot, 47-year-old Jacob Hosmer, was also killed. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash, noting the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff and caught fire. Air traffic control audio indicated the plane was upside down shortly after takeoff clearance.

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