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Airplane crashes at Maine airport with 8 on board, FAA says

January 26, 2026

A Bombardier Challenger 600 private jet carrying eight people crashed during takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night amid a severe winter storm. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported the crash occurred around 7:45 PM local time, and both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident.

Airplane crashes at Maine airport with 8 on board, FAA says

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The crash involved a Bombardier Challenger 600 aircraft.
It occurred at Bangor International Airport in Maine.
Eight people were on board at the time of the crash.
The incident happened during a severe winter storm affecting the region.
The FAA and NTSB are conducting an investigation.

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Airplane crashes at Maine airport with 8 on board, FAA says

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