A private jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor, Maine.
A private jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor, Maine, on Sunday evening, CNN reported, citing a source briefed on the incident based on preliminary information.
The source said the extent of injuries is not yet known.
The aircraft involved was identified as a Bombardier Challenger 650 business jet, according to preliminary information shared with CNN.
Bangor airport officials said emergency crews responded at around 7:45 pm local time following reports of an incident. The airport has since been closed.
The crash happened as a major snowstorm moved across parts of the northeastern United States. Conditions in Maine were below freezing, with light snowfall and poor visibility at the time.
Federal records show the aircraft is registered to a limited liability company based in Houston, CNN reported.
