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Houston-Linked Business Jet Crashes During Takeoff in Maine Amid Winter Weather

KHOU 11January 26, 20262 min27,184 views
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Aircraft Crash Investigation

  • ✈️ A Bombardier Challenger 650 business jet, registered to a Houston-based law firm, crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport.
  • 8 people were on board when the aircraft went down just before 8:00 PM.
  • Federal investigators from the FAA and NTSB are on scene to determine the cause of the crash.

Weather Conditions at Time of Crash

  • ❄️ The crash occurred as the Northeast experienced dangerous winter weather, with snow falling in Bangor and visibility limited to less than a mile.
  • Temperatures were near 2° Fahrenheit at the time of the incident.
  • It is currently unclear if weather conditions played a role in the crash.

Ongoing Investigation and Updates

  • 🚧 The airport has been closed since the crash, and investigators have been working through the night.
  • 🎙️ Air traffic control audio captured the moments of the incident, with one transmission stating, "All traffic is stopped on the field. Aircraft upside down."
  • Officials have not yet confirmed if anyone on board was injured or died.
  • Updates are expected from investigators as the scene is processed.
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