Business Jet Crashes During Takeoff in Maine with 8 People Aboard

A business jet crash occurred during takeoff in Bangor, Maine, involving eight people aboard a Bombardier Challenger 600 around 7:45 p.m., according to the FAA. The conditions of those on board remain unclear as police responded to reports of an aircraft off the runway amid challenging winter weather, including temperatures near 2 degrees and windchill of minus 13. Bangor International Airport was closed following the incident, and first responders were on the scene. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash’s cause.

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