News

6 dead in plane crash at Bangor airport

6 dead in plane crash at Bangor airport

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


Officials with the Bangor International Airport say six people were killed when a business jet crashed on takeoff at the airport Sunday night.

The airport has been closed since the crash at about 7:45 pm involving a Bombardier Challenger 650, which is a small business jet.

The plane had caught fire and ended up upside down.

The Bangor airport disputed an earlier FAA crash report which said seven people were killed and one crew member was seriously injured.

The FAA later corrected its earlier report and confirmed that six people died.

The city of Bangor and the airport say emergency crews were on the scene for several hours actively working the site.

They said an Emergency Operation Center was set up, and all flights after the crash were canceled. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

CNN reports the plane is registered to a limited liability corporation in Houston, according to federal records.

Minutes before the crash, controllers and pilots at Bangor Airport can be heard talking about low visibility and deicing.

Latest Headlines

3 hours ago in Local

Hannaford Recalling Select Meats Sold at South Portland Store

Hannaford says no injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled products.

4 hours ago in Local

Pingree to Boycott Trump’s State of the Union for Counterrally

Pigree will join a growing number of Senators and Representatives at the Washington Mall

4 hours ago in Local

Police look for shooting suspect after 1 person injured in Portland Old Port

Portland Police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital.

4 hours ago in Local

Maine GOP headquarters evacuated after receiving envelope with white substance

The Maine Republican Party office in Augusta was evacuated Thursday when a suspicious envelope containing white powder was received.

13 hours ago in National, Trending

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....