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January 26, 2026
Private jet crashes at Bangor, Maine, airport, killing 7 and seriously injuring 1
Updated on: January 26, 2026 / 11:08 AM EST / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- A Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet crashed during takeoff in a snowstorm at Bangor International Airport.
- The plane flipped over and caught fire, with eight people on board.
- The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.
- The airport was closed following the crash, leading to flight cancellations.
- The crash occurred during a massive winter storm that disrupted air and road traffic across the eastern U.S.
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