Why Bangor Airport closed abruptly. Scary visuals emerge after major incident

Bangor International Airport, Maine, was closed abruptly on Sunday, authorities confirmed.

Updated on: Jan 26, 2026, 07:39:58 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Bangor International Airport, Maine, was closed abruptly on Sunday, authorities confirmed. This comes as a small plane crashed on takeoff. The FAA and NOTAM confirmed a massive response as scary videos from the scene emerged. The plane had 8 people on board, Pete Muntean of CNN reported.

A plane crashed at Maine's Bangor airport on Sunday (Unsplash)

"AN INCIDENT AT THE AIRPORT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. FIRST RESPONDERS ARE ON SCENE AND ASSESSING THE SITUATION," Bangor International Airport said in a Facebook post just before 8:30 PM local time.

The extent of the passengers' injuries is not known yet. The incident took place around 7:45 PM ET. The crash comes as Maine is battling a massive snowstorm. Temperatures are low, causing low visibility.

Several eyewitnesses posted about the crash on social media. They said that the jet lifted off right after another aircraft landed, but didn't make it down the runway. It reportedly just lifted off the ground, started shuddering, rolled over onto its roof, and burst into flames.

ADS-B data showed that the aircraft had arrived from Houston and was attempting to depart at the time of the crash. It is registered as N10KJ and is owned by a Texas-based law firm - KTKJ Challenger LLC, which is located in Harris County. These details are yet to be confirmed by authorities.

According to CBS affiliate WABI-TV, the incident took place around 8 PM. A loud bang was felt in Bangor. The weather conditions at the airport were less than optimal to fly.

Where is Bangor International Airport?

Bangor International Airport is located in Bangor, a city in Penobscot County in Maine. Situated in the northeastern United States, the airport lies about 50 miles from the Canadian border and serves as a key transportation hub for northern and eastern Maine. It is also known for its long runways, military history, and frequent use as a transatlantic refueling stop.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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