Emergency services responded to an incident involving a Bombardier Challenger 600 executive jet at Bangor Airport on January 25, 2024. The aircraft, registered as N10KJ, experienced difficulties during take-off at approximately 07:45 local time. According to the airport’s operator, the incident involved only a single aircraft, and first responders remain on site to manage the situation.
Details of the Incident
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified the aircraft as carrying eight occupants at the time of the accident. Air-ground communications captured by LiveATC indicate that the jet received take-off clearance from runway 33. The tower reported a runway visual range exceeding 6,000 feet, with wind conditions from 060 degrees at 9 knots, creating a crosswind from the right.
Shortly after confirming take-off clearance, communications revealed that all traffic was halted on the airfield. Within a minute, an individual reported, “we have a passenger aircraft upside-down,” indicating the severity of the situation.
Meteorological data from Bangor at the time showed wintry conditions, including light snow and temperatures plummeting to minus 16°C. Bangor’s runway, measuring 11,440 feet, is typically well-equipped for various weather conditions, but the icy environment may have contributed to the incident.
Impact on Operations
As a result of the accident, Bangor Airport remains closed, leading to numerous flight cancellations. The airport’s operator has advised passengers to reach out to their airlines for updates on their travel plans. The situation is still evolving, and further details about the aircraft and its occupants have yet to be confirmed.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, with first responders actively working at the scene for several hours. The situation underscores the importance of safety protocols and the challenges posed by inclement weather conditions during winter months.
Passengers and airlines alike are monitoring the developments closely as recovery efforts progress and the airport assesses its operational capabilities moving forward.
