A private plane crashed during takeoff in the US: all the details of the incident
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A private plane crashed during takeoff at Bangor Airport in Maine, USA, during a severe snowstorm, with 8 people on board.
This is reported by CNN .
According to available information, the accident occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. Eastern Time on January 25, which corresponds to 3:45 a.m. Kyiv time on January 26. The aircraft was taking off from the runway at Bangor International Airport.
This is a private business jet Bombardier Challenger 650. According to journalists, the plane was attempting to take off in difficult weather conditions when a powerful snowstorm covered the region.
The airport administration reported that emergency services quickly arrived at the scene. The airport’s operations were temporarily suspended after the accident.
Information about the condition of the people on board is currently being clarified. Data on the nature and severity of their injuries have not been officially released.
It is also reported that the aircraft was registered to a limited liability company based in Houston.
The incident occurred amid a massive snowstorm that covered the northeastern United States. The state of Maine recorded sub-zero temperatures and significant visibility, which complicated the operation of transportation and critical infrastructure.
By the way, a powerful winter storm “Fern” has covered most of the territory of the United States . A state of emergency has been declared in 16 states and the District of Columbia, and in New York, the bodies of three people were found on the streets of the city, who probably died due to the extreme cold.
The United States is bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm that could cause massive power outages and major transportation disruptions, putting about 100 million people at risk.
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