Maine private jet crash kills 7, injures 1 at Bangor airport
Seven individuals were tragically killed in a private jet crash during a snowstorm at Bangor International Airport in Maine, while one crew member survived with severe injuries. The incident, which occurred on takeoff Sunday night, is being investigated by officials from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. The initial findings indicate that the plane crashed during departure and caught fire. An audio recording of air traffic controllers revealed a distress call reporting the aircraft being upside down shortly after takeoff clearance. Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene. The airport director mentioned that the flight, a Bombardier Challenger 600, went down around 7:45 p.m. The names of victims are being handled by local authorities, as confirmed by the NTSB. Bangor International Airport, where the crash occurred, temporarily closed following the single-aircraft incident. This airport offers direct flights to various cities in the United States and is situated approximately 200 miles north of Boston.
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