A business jet crashed during takeoff in a Maine snowstorm, killing six people. The specific model has a known history of crashes linked to ice on its wings, and another pilot aborted takeoff shortly before due to poor visibility and de-icing issues.
A Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet crashed and burned during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night, killing all six people aboard. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. as a massive winter storm began to affect the area, leading to diminishing visibility. This particular model of jet has a documented history of crashes attributed to ice accumulation on its wings. Investigators are expected to examine the deicing process given the conditions. Notably, about 30 minutes before the fatal crash, the pilot of another aircraft aborted takeoff from the same airport, radioing that their de-ice fluid had failed and visibility was too poor to proceed. Air traffic control audio captured the moment controllers realized the plane had flipped upside down after being cleared for takeoff.
