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Private jet carrying 8 crashes in northeastern US state: Report

A small private jet with eight people on board crashed late Sunday at Bangor International Airport in Maine, prompting the closure of the runway. Authorities said the incident is under investigation and the extent of injuries remains unclear.

Anadolu Agency LIFE
Published January 26,2026
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A small private jet carrying eight people crashed late Sunday at Bangor International Airport in the northeastern US state of Maine, sources told CNN.

The extent of the passengers' injuries is currently unknown.

"Please avoid the airport. The runway is closed at this time," the airport said in a statement on social media.

It added that the incident is under investigation and that first responders are on the scene.