A Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine during a snowstorm on Sunday night, killing seven people. One crew member survived with serious injuries. The crash occurred around 7:45 p.m., as the airport was closed for an investigation. Although heavy snow was impacting many areas, conditions at Bangor were just beginning to deteriorate, and other flights were still departing.
The Challenger 600 has a history of ice buildup issues that have previously led to crashes. Aviation experts indicated that the plane should have been de-iced before takeoff due to potential ice on the wings. The aircraft had just flown in from Houston and may have been exposed to snow for over an hour before attempting to take off. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the incident.
Notably, during the storm, severe travel disruptions occurred nationwide, with thousands of flights canceled and delayed across the eastern U.S. The airport typically handles bad weather well, but this crash highlights ongoing concerns about safety procedures for aircraft facing winter conditions.
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