Winter Storm Takeoff Turns to Disaster at Maine Airport

26 January, 2026, 04:55 pm

Last modified: 26 January, 2026, 04:57 pm

Winter Storm Takeoff Turns to Disaster at Maine Airport

26 January, 2026, 04:55 pm

Last modified: 26 January, 2026, 04:57 pm

A private jet carrying eight people crashes during takeoff at Bangor International Airport as a fierce winter storm sweeps across Maine. With no immediate word on injuries, air traffic audio reveals tense moments before the aircraft flipped on the runway. What really caused this near-catastrophe, and how did extreme weather play a role? Here's everything we know so far, and what investigators are now racing to uncover.

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