A private jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor. (Photo: X/@MarioNawfal)
A private jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor, Maine, on Sunday evening, CNN reported, citing a source briefed on the incident based on preliminary information.
The source said the extent of injuries is not yet known.
The aircraft involved was identified as a Bombardier Challenger 650 business jet, according to preliminary information shared with CNN.
A private jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor. (Photo: X/@MarioNawfal)
Bangor airport officials said emergency crews responded at around 7:45 pm local time following reports of an incident. The airport has since been closed.
The crash happened as a major snowstorm moved across parts of the northeastern United States. Conditions in Maine were below freezing, with light snowfall and poor visibility at the time.
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Federal records show the aircraft is registered to a limited liability company based in Houston, CNN reported.
The plane had arrived in Maine from Texas, the government official said. The company listed as its registered owner shares a Houston address with Arnold & Itkin, a personal injury law firm.
FAA records show the craft went into service in April 2020.The FAA said it would investigate the crash along with the National Transportation Safety Board.
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A private jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor. (Photo: X/@MarioNawfal) 
