Private Jet Crash in Maine

A private jet tragically crashed on Sunday while departing from Bangor International Airport in Maine, resulting in seven fatalities and one injury, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

According to the FAA, Flight N10KJ “crashed under unknown circumstances upon departure, rolled over and came to a stop, causing a fire.” Of the seven victims, all were passengers, while the sole injury was reported to be among the flight crew. The Bombardier CL 600 went down at 7:45 p.m. local time.

Federal agents faced challenges in accessing the crash site due to heavy snow and ice from a winter storm. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) spokesperson Sarah Taylor Surrick indicated it might take at least another day for investigators to arrive at the scene.

“Even without snow, it would have been difficult for investigators to reach the site by Monday morning,” Surrick mentioned. “However, due to the current weather conditions, their arrival is expected to be delayed even further.”

Bangor International Airport Director Jose Saavedra addressed the incident during a Monday press conference. He noted that the NTSB was involved and that the airport would remain closed to the public, promising further updates as they emerge.

“We appreciate your understanding and patience during this difficult situation and kindly ask that you respect the privacy of those affected,” Saavedra remarked.

Just minutes prior to the crash, conversations between airport controllers and pilots highlighted concerns regarding poor visibility and the need for de-icing, as reported by audio from LiveATC.net. The air traffic controllers had cleared Flight N10KJ for takeoff, but shortly afterward, all traffic was halted.

One controller reportedly stated, “The plane is upside down,” just moments after the incident.

The identities of those on board have not yet been released, and inquiries made to the FAA did not yield an immediate response about the situation.