Tragic Business Jet Crash in Maine: Six Lives Lost
A Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet tragically crashed and burst into flames during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine on the evening of Sunday, January 26, 2026. The fatal incident claimed the lives of all six individuals on board.
The aircraft met its unfortunate end under mysterious circumstances shortly after 7:45 p.m. local time. This incident coincided with a winter storm that was sweeping through the area. Preliminary findings from the Federal Aviation Administration reveal that the aircraft “came to rest inverted and caught on fire.”
Confirmation of the tragedy came on Monday afternoon from Bangor police. They announced that the flight manifest listed six people and sadly, “all on the flight are presumed to be deceased.” The airport was immediately closed following the incident and remained so until at least Wednesday.
The weather conditions at the time of the crash were far from ideal. Temperatures were around 2 degrees Fahrenheit, with a windchill of minus 13. The area was experiencing light snow and winds from the northeast at about 10 mph. Bangor was under a winter storm warning at the time of the crash.
Among the victims was 47-year-old Jacob Hosmer, a pilot from the Houston area. He was confirmed as the captain of the flight. The jet was registered to a corporation that shares the same address as the Houston personal injury law firm, Arnold and Itkin LLP.
Aviation safety consultant, Jeff Guzzetti, pointed out that the Bombardier Challenger 600 model “has a history of problems with icing on takeoff” that has led to previous crashes. The incident is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board and FAA.
Source: NBC News