Overview
- A preliminary FAA report confirms seven people died and one person was seriously injured when the jet crashed around 7:45 p.m. Sunday during takeoff.
- The aircraft, reported as a Bombardier Challenger 600/650, had eight people on board and, according to initial FAA information, overturned and caught fire.
- Air traffic control audio captured controllers halting traffic and reporting a passenger aircraft flipped over shortly after takeoff clearance.
- Bangor International Airport closed after the incident and will remain shut at least until midday Wednesday as response and recovery continue.
- The FAA and NTSB launched an investigation, and the airport director said an NTSB team was expected on site Monday despite low visibility and travel difficulties from the storm.