Maine plane crash: Small business jet with 8 people on board crashes at Bangor airport – what we know so far

Here’s what know about the Maine crash so farThe plane that crashed was a Bombardier Challenger 600, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which added that it crashed as it was taking off from the airport around 7:45 pm. The FAA confirmed that eight people were on board. The number of casualties and the cause of the crash remain unknown.

In an update on Facebook, Bangor police said around 10:30 pm that the airport remains closed. They have asked people to avoid the area, adding that there have been flight cancellations. Passengers have been urged to contact their airlines for information regarding impacts to their flights.

“First responders are still on the scene and are expected to be actively working the site for several more hours before any additional information is available,” the City of Bangor and Bangor International Airport said in a statement Sunday, noting that an emergency operation center has been established.