Full Audio: Plane Crash in Bangor - From Landing to Tragedy

Pre-Crash Audio and Weather Conditions

• ✈️ Flight 1 kilo Juliet received clearance to land on runway 33 with wind conditions reported as 010 at 4 knots.
• ❄️ Runway 33 had new condition codes indicating 100% coverage with 1/8 inch dry snow, and a braking action reported as 55 (medium).
• ☁️ Visibility was initially around 5 miles, with bases at approximately 2200 feet, but later dropped to 1.5 miles and then 3/4 of a mile with light snow and an indefinite ceiling of 1200 feet.

De-icing and Departure Challenges

• 🥶 Aircraft Allegiant 976 and Moxy 176 prepared for de-icing due to the snow and dropping visibility.
• ⚠️ De-icing fluid failure and poor visibility led Moxy 176 to taxi back to the gate, with concerns about getting back to Florida.
• 🔄 Allegiant 976 also experienced visibility issues and planned to taxi back for de-icing again after another aircraft was sprayed.

Airport Operations and Conditions

• 🌨️ The airport crew was described as very good at clearing the runway, with a history of staying open even with significant accumulation.
• 📈 Snow accumulation was forecast to be between 10 to 14 inches over the next 12 hours.
• 🚫 Visibility dropped significantly, with one report stating it was 3/4 of a mile, leading to concerns about takeoff minimums and the need for takeoff alternates.

The Crash and Immediate Aftermath

• 💥 A sudden event occurred, with a report of an aircraft upside down and a passenger aircraft upside down.
• 🚨 The airport was declared closed, and all crash vehicles were directed to move as needed on the airfield.
• ❓ Initial reports indicated three crew and possibly five passengers on board, with the FBO working to confirm the total number of souls.
• 📞 The captain of the crashed flight requested a number to talk to the tower, and was provided with a contact number.