A private jet with eight individuals on board crashed shortly after departure from a bustling airport in the United States amidst heavy snowfall. The incident involving the Bombardier Challenger 600 occurred at around 7:45 pm at Bangor International Airport in Maine. Authorities from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting an investigation into the crash.

The tragic event took place during a severe winter storm affecting New England and various parts of the country, leading to challenging weather conditions. Emergency teams responded swiftly to the scene at the airport, which was subsequently closed following the single-aircraft incident during takeoff.

Bangor International Airport released a statement urging individuals to avoid the facility as the situation was being evaluated by first responders. The airport, situated about 200 miles north of Boston, serves as a hub for direct flights to cities like Orlando, Washington DC, and Charlotte.

The intense storm over the weekend brought a mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow across the eastern U.S., resulting in significant disruptions to air and road travel and widespread power outages in the South East. Commercial air travel was severely impacted, with thousands of flights either canceled or delayed, affecting major airports in cities such as Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, North Carolina, New York, and New Jersey.

The Bombardier Challenger 600, a spacious business jet designed for nine to eleven passengers, is a popular choice for private charters known for its “walk-about cabin” feature since its launch in 1980.

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