Overview
- A Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed during takeoff from Bangor International Airport around 7:45 p.m., came to rest inverted and caught fire, according to a preliminary FAA report.
- Eight people were on board; the FAA says seven were killed and one person suffered serious injuries, with early local counts now being reconciled to the federal tally.
- The airport remains closed for recovery and investigative work at least until noon Wednesday as FAA and NTSB teams assemble on site amid challenging winter weather.
- Air traffic control audio captured controllers ordering all field traffic stopped and reporting an aircraft upside down shortly after clearing the jet for departure.
- Family members identified two of the victims as pilot Jacob Hosmer and Shawna Collins, while records link the aircraft to a Houston LLC reported to share an address with the Arnold & Itkin law firm.