8 on Board Jet That Crashed on Take-Off in Maine: FAA

The jet was attempting to take off during a winter storm.

This image taken from video provided by WABI television, shows emergency cervices on the scene of the Bombardier Challenger 600 crash at the Bangor International Airport in Maine, late Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. WABI via AP

A jet with eight people on board crashed as it was taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine at about 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 25, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The private plane, a Bombardier Challenger 600, was attempting to take off during a winter storm with snow and freezing temperatures, only 3 degrees above zero, according to the National Weather Service.