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7 Killed, 1 Injured in Jet Crash at Takeoff in Maine: FAA

The jet was attempting to take off during a winter storm.
7 Killed, 1 Injured in Jet Crash at Takeoff in Maine: FAA
This image taken from video provided by WABI television, shows emergency services on the scene of the Bombardier Challenger 600 crash at Bangor International Airport in Maine on Jan. 25, 2026. WABI via AP
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Several passengers were killed on Jan. 25 after their private jet attempted to fly out of Bangor, Maine, during a snowstorm that evening, officials confirmed on Jan. 26.
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report of the accident showed that seven people were killed in the Bombardier Challenger 600 and one person onboard was seriously injured. The identifications of the passengers have not been released, pending notification of family.
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