A private jet carrying eight people crashed as it was taking off from a Maine airport amid heavy snowfall in the region Sunday evening, according to authorities.
The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed just after taking off from Bangor International Airport around 7:45 p.m, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement to The Post.
The extent of passengers’ injuries is not immediately clear.
Emergency crews responded to the crash. The airport is now closed as first responders assess the wreck.
“An incident at the airport is under investigation. First responders are on the scene assessing the situation. Please avoid the airport,” Bangor International Airport posted to social media.
The plane that crashed is registered to a limited liability corporation in Houston, CNN reported.
Maine is currently experiencing below-freezing temperatures and snowfall amid a powerful winter storm that battered much of the Northeast on Sunday.The FAA and NTSB will investigate the incident.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
