Tragedy at Maine Airport: 7 dead, 1 injured in plane crash
Seven individuals lost their lives and one crew member sustained severe injuries in a tragic private jet crash amidst a snowstorm in Maine. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the incident, stating that the Bombardier Challenger 600 was transporting eight individuals when it crashed during takeoff from Bangor International Airport on Sunday evening. The airport, located approximately 200 miles north of Boston, was closed following the crash, which occurred during heavy snowfall. The jet was owned by a corporation linked to a law firm in Houston, Texas. Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting investigations into the crash, with initial reports suggesting the plane crashed upon departure and caught fire afterward. A distressing audio recording from air traffic controllers captured a moment when someone reported the aircraft being upside down shortly after takeoff clearance. Medical responders were at the scene within a minute of receiving the distress call.
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