Private jet crashes on takeoff at Bangor International Airport

Bombardier Challenger 600 carrying eight people crashes as it lifts off from Bangor International Airport, Maine, Sunday night.

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Private jet crashes on takeoff at Bangor International Airport

On Sunday night, January 25, 2026, a Bombardier Challenger 600 private jet crashed while taking off from Bangor International Airport in Bangor, Maine. The aircraft, carrying eight passengers and crew, was on the runway at approximately 7:45 p.m. local time when it lost lift and hit the runway, killing all on board. The Federal Aviation Administration reported the incident, and the National Transportation Safety Board is conducting an investigation. No details on the aircraft’s pilot or passenger identities have been released. The crash occurred amid a major winter storm that has already canceled more than 11,000 flights across the United States. Authorities are working to determine the cause of the loss of altitude.

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