Private Jet With Eight Aboard Crashes In The United States
A private jet carrying eight people crashed in the United States after departing from Bangor airport, authorities say, amid severe winter weather conditions.
International media said a privately owned aircraft crashed in the US state of Maine, shortly after taking off from Bangor International Airport.
The Associated Press reported on Monday, January 26, that the aircraft had departed from Bangor before the incident occurred.
The crash took place as a powerful winter storm affected the northeastern United States, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and dangerous flying conditions.
Severe winter storms frequently disrupt air travel across large parts of the United States, often forcing delays, cancellations and temporary airport closures.
Maine and neighboring states are particularly vulnerable to harsh winter weather, which can significantly increase risks for smaller and private aircraft operations.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the condition of the passengers or the cause of the crash.
Bangor International Airport said in a statement that emergency response teams were at the scene and the airport was temporarily closed.
The aircraft involved was a Bombardier Challenger 600, a wide-body business jet typically configured to carry between nine and eleven passengers.
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