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Six people died when a business jet trying to take off in Maine crashed in a snowstorm

Headline from WFMZ Allentown, on the newest of 2 developments

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Six people died when a business jet crashed during takeoff as a snowstorm moved in and visibility diminished in Maine Sunday night.

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  1. 6 presumed dead in business jet crash in Maine

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    Six people died when a business jet trying to take off in Maine crashed in a snowstorm

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

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  1. KVOA Tucson

    6 people presumed dead in Maine plane crash, Bangor airport says (opens KVOA Tucson)

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    KVOA Tucson's feed description

    (CNN) — All six people on board a private jet that crashed during takeoff Sunday evening are presumed dead, the Bangor International Airport in Maine said Monday.

  2. NBC News

    Business jet with 8 on board crashes during takeoff in Maine (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A business jet carrying eight people crashed during takeoff in Bangor, Maine, on Sunday night, the Federal Aviation Administration said

  3. Fox News

    Airplane crashes at Maine airport with 8 on board, FAA says (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    An aircraft crashed in Maine on Sunday with 8 individuals on board, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which indicated that it and the NTSB would investigate.

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Small business jet with 8 people aboard crashes at Maine airport (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A plane crash on Sunday night has prompted a large emergency response at Maine's Bangor International Airport.

  5. CNN

    Private jet carrying 8 people crashes at Bangor, Maine, airport, FAA says (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    A private jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor, Maine, Sunday evening, according to the FAA.

  6. Anchorage Daily News

    Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The crash occurred as New England and much of the country grappled with a massive winter storm.

  7. FOX 4 Dallas

    Private jet carrying 8 people crashes at Maine airport (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Federal Aviation Administration officials said the private aircraft crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night.

  8. ABC 7 Chicago

    Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the FAA said.

  9. BNO News

    Business jet with 8 people on board crashes at Bangor airport in Maine (opens BNO News)

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    BNO News's feed description

    A business jet owned by a law firm in Texas has crashed while attempting to take off from Bangor International Airport in Maine, officials say. Eight people were on board but their conditions were not immediately known. The accident happened just before 8 p.m.

  10. Newsweek

    Private jet crashes on takeoff in Maine: What we know (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    A private jet carrying eight people crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport Sunday evening amid a winter storm.

  11. The Guardian

    Private aircraft with eight onboard crashes on takeoff in Maine amid winter storm (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Plane crashed at airport in Bangor, which had undergone steady snowfall, along with many other parts of the US

  12. KCEN Waco

    Private jet carrying 8 crashes at Maine airport (opens KCEN Waco)

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    KCEN Waco's feed description

    Bangor International Airport said it's investigating an incident and the airport is closed.

  13. Kokomo Tribune

    A private aircraft carrying 8 people has crashed on takeoff at Maine’s Bangor airport, FAA says (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    A private aircraft carrying 8 people has crashed on takeoff at Maine’s Bangor airport, FAA says.

  14. New York Post

    Private plane carrying 8 passengers crashes in Bangor, Maine, as Winter Storm Fern batters state (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A private jet carrying eight people crashed as it was taking off from a Bangor, Maine, airport amid heavy snowfall in the region Sunday evening, according to authorities.

  15. CBS News

    Plane with 8 on board crashes at Bangor, Maine airport after taking off in storm (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. There was no word on the fate of those on board.

  16. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Private jet with 8 people aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    A private jet with eight people on board crashed during takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine.

  17. WHDH Boston

    Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine’s Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.The

  18. Portland Press Herald

    7 dead, 1 injured in Bangor plane crash, FAA report says (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Eight people were onboard a private jet that crashed as it was taking off during a snowstorm Sunday.

  19. WSVN Miami

    Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine’s Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.The

  20. GBH News

    Federal Aviation Administration says 7 killed, 1 survived jet crash in snow in Bangor, Maine (opens GBH News)

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    GBH News's feed description

    The Bombardier Challenger 600 carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night as New England and much of the country grappled with a massive winter storm.

  21. New Hampshire Public Radio

    FAA: 7 dead, one survivor in private aircraft crash at Bangor airport (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    The Federal Aviation Administration says seven people were killed and a crew member survived with serious injuries when a private business jet crashed in a snowstorm at Maine’s Bangor International Airport.

  22. The Daily Caller

    7 Dead, 1 Injured After Private Jet Crashes (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A private jet crashed Sunday while taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine, leaving seven dead and one injured, officials said.

  23. NBC4 Washington

    7 killed, 1 survivor seriously injured after private jet crashes in Maine (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    The Federal Aviation Administration says seven people were killed and one injured when a small business jet with eight people on board crashed and caught fire...

  24. Bangor Daily News

    7 dead in Bangor plane crash, according to FAA (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    At least one crew member was seriously injured in the crash.

  25. GBH News

    Bangor airport officials say 6 dead in private aircraft crash (opens GBH News)

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    GBH News's feed description

    Airport officials say six people were aboard, and all were presumed dead, after a private business jet crashed in a snowstorm at Maine's Bangor International Airport.

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