ME- Private jet carrying 8 people crashes at Bangor, Maine airport. 25 Jan 2026

[DS2021]

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/25/us/bangor-maine-plane-crash

A private jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor, Maine, Sunday evening, according to the FAA.

The extent of their injuries was not known, a source briefed on the incident told CNN.

“First responders are still on the scene and are expected to be actively working the site for several more hours before any additional information is available,” the City of Bangor and Bangor International Airport said in a statement Sunday, without revealing the cause of the crash

 

[DS2021]

WABI TV 5 states that a press conference will occur at 10am ET

 

[DS2021]

 

[DS2021]

Per the FAA a singular member of the flight crew is still alive in serious condition. I would imagine they were the pilot considering the other 7 were passengers

https://www.asias.faa.gov/apex/f?p=...TY_NAME,P95_REGIST_NBR:26-JAN-26,BANGOR,N10KJ

 

[DS2021]

Other sources says there were 3 crew members and 5 passengers, so im assuming 2 of the deceased refered to as passengers were probably actually crew

 

[Inthedetails]

The plane that crashed at Bangor International Airport on Sunday night ended up upside down...

The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed about 7:45 p.m. shortly after takeoff and then caught on fire, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/01/26/bangor/bangor-police-courts/bangor-maine-international-airport-private-plane-crash-dispatcher-calls/

 

[Inthedetails]

NTSB investigators have been unable to reach the crash site as of Monday morning because of heavy snow and poor conditions from the winter storm that began Sunday. A team may not get there for another day or two.

Same link as in previous post.

 

[borndem]

Prayers for them. Hoping the team will get to the area asap.

 

[KlaraBell]

Looks like the number on board has been amended to six, but seems as if there may still be some confusion as the investigation continues.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/25/us/bangor-maine-plane-crash

“All six people on board a private jet that crashed during takeoff Sunday evening are presumed dead, the Bangor International Airport in Maine said Monday.”

 

[Inthedetails]

dbm

 

[Inthedetails]

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[DS2021]

from same link:

The sole survivor was a crew member who was left seriously injured, according to officials.

The airport has stated this to be false. 6 on board according to the manifest. No survivors, and no one taken to hospital.

UPDATE: Bangor airport officials say six people died on plane that crashed Sunday night

First responders are at the Bangor International Airport Sunday night on the runway for an incident.

www.wabi.tv

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) — In a release sent out on Monday around 1:30 pm, Bangor airport officials say six people died in the plane crash on Sunday night saying, “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.”

They say in the release that when an “accident like this happens, there are agencies and assets, both state and federal, that must coordinate their respective portions of the investigation. With the large number of stakeholders involved, it is important that we don’t release any information until all parties have completed their work and can confirm the information being released.”

 

[Inthedetails]

The airport has stated this to be false. 6 on board according to the manifest. No survivors, and no one taken to hospital.

UPDATE: Bangor airport officials say six people died on plane that crashed Sunday night

First responders are at the Bangor International Airport Sunday night on the runway for an incident.

www.wabi.tv

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) — In a release sent out on Monday around 1:30 pm, Bangor airport officials say six people died in the plane crash on Sunday night saying, “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.”

They say in the release that when an “accident like this happens, there are agencies and assets, both state and federal, that must coordinate their respective portions of the investigation. With the large number of stakeholders involved, it is important that we don’t release any information until all parties have completed their work and can confirm the information being released.”

Oh! Thank you. I'll delete my comment.

 

[Kemug]

Possibly "Let there be light" was actually a mis-hearing, and it was really "Let there be flight". I can imagine a pilot making that comment in a joking way.

 

[joshualevy]

If you want lots more technical information on this crash, I strongly recommend the youtube video from the Blancolirio channel:

I don't know what are the standards for a reliable source on websleuths, but I consider Blancolirio to be a first rate source of information on aviation. I've watched his channel for years, and he is very clear on what his sources are, and why he believes what he says. There are many other channels that cover aviation (especially accidents), but Blancolirio is the best I've found so far. Obviously MOO.

Joshua

 

[marloweclover]

One victim identified, Tara Arnold of Houston. From WMTW, Portland ME.

houston-commissioner-identifies-victim-tara-arnold