Private jet crashes with 8 people onboard at Bangor International Airport
A private jet carrying eight people crashed during takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine on January 25, 2026. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. ET amid a major winter snowstorm with low visibility and subfreezing temperatures.
The aircraft was a Bombardier Challenger 600 or 650 business jet, registered to a Houston-based limited liability company possibly linked to University of Texas donors or a law firm. Air traffic control audio captured the pilot cleared for Runway 33 takeoff, followed by reports of the plane overturning and ending upside down. Emergency responders arrived immediately, closing the airport and runway.
No confirmed details on injuries or fatalities have been released as of January 26, 2026; the extent remains unknown. The FAA and NTSB have launched investigations into the cause. The story is developing, with eyewitness videos showing smoke from the wreckage.
