Tragic Plane Crash at Maine Airport Claims 6 Lives

Tragedy struck Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night when a plane crash claimed the lives of six individuals. Initial reports from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mistakenly indicated that seven people had died, but local officials quickly corrected this information.

A preliminary report released by the FAA on Monday morning stated that seven people were killed and one was seriously injured. However, Bangor police and airport officials clarified that only six individuals were on board the aircraft, all of whom are presumed deceased.

“According to the flight manifest, there were six people on the flight. No one from the incident was transported to the hospital, and all on the flight are presumed to be deceased. The identities of the people on the flight are not being released publicly at this time, pending positive identification,” stated a post on the airport’s official website.

Local officials emphasized that some information circulating may not have been verified through appropriate channels before being released. This led to confusion regarding the number of casualties.

Later on Monday, the FAA confirmed its agreement with local officials, stating that six individuals were indeed on board the aircraft, which included two crew members and four passengers.

The incident occurred around 7:45 PM when the private Bombardier CL 600 aircraft, registered to the Houston law firm Arnold and Itkin, crashed on the runway. Reports indicate that the plane became inverted upon impact and subsequently caught fire.

At the time of the crash, Bangor International Airport was experiencing light snowfall, although operations were ongoing. Planes were both landing and departing as snow-clearing and de-icing efforts were underway. Airport director Jose Saavedra noted that it is “normal” for crews to manage weather-related challenges.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and adverse weather conditions have delayed the arrival of a team from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Saavedra mentioned that the investigative team may not reach the scene until later in the evening.

Emergency crews from state and local agencies, along with the National Guard, worked diligently at the crash site throughout Sunday night. The public has been advised to avoid the airport area as investigations continue.

Following the accident, Bangor International Airport was closed, and all flights were canceled. The airport is expected to remain closed until at least Wednesday at noon.

Photo: This image taken from video provided by WABI television shows emergency services responding to the Bombardier Challenger 600 crash at Bangor Airport in Maine, late Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (WABI via AP)

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Tragedy struck Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night when a plane crash claimed the lives of six individuals. Initial reports from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mistakenly indicated that seven people had died, but local officials quickly corrected this information.

A preliminary report released by the FAA on Monday morning stated that seven people were killed and one was seriously injured. However, Bangor police and airport officials clarified that only six individuals were on board the aircraft, all of whom are presumed deceased.

“According to the flight manifest, there were six people on the flight. No one from the incident was transported to the hospital, and all on the flight are presumed to be deceased. The identities of the people on the flight are not being released publicly at this time, pending positive identification,” stated a post on the airport’s official website.

Local officials emphasized that some information circulating may not have been verified through appropriate channels before being released. This led to confusion regarding the number of casualties.

Later on Monday, the FAA confirmed its agreement with local officials, stating that six individuals were indeed on board the aircraft, which included two crew members and four passengers.

The incident occurred around 7:45 PM when the private Bombardier CL 600 aircraft, registered to the Houston law firm Arnold and Itkin, crashed on the runway. Reports indicate that the plane became inverted upon impact and subsequently caught fire.

At the time of the crash, Bangor International Airport was experiencing light snowfall, although operations were ongoing. Planes were both landing and departing as snow-clearing and de-icing efforts were underway. Airport director Jose Saavedra noted that it is “normal” for crews to manage weather-related challenges.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and adverse weather conditions have delayed the arrival of a team from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Saavedra mentioned that the investigative team may not reach the scene until later in the evening.

Emergency crews from state and local agencies, along with the National Guard, worked diligently at the crash site throughout Sunday night. The public has been advised to avoid the airport area as investigations continue.

Following the accident, Bangor International Airport was closed, and all flights were canceled. The airport is expected to remain closed until at least Wednesday at noon.

Photo: This image taken from video provided by WABI television shows emergency services responding to the Bombardier Challenger 600 crash at Bangor Airport in Maine, late Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (WABI via AP)

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