- Tragedy at Bangor International AirportOn the evening of January 25, 2026, a private business jet crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Bangor, Maine, killing all six people aboard. The aircraft — a Bombardier Challenger private jet — was registered to a company tied to the Houston, Texas personal injury law firm Arnold & Itkin.
According to federal and local officials, the jet crashed at approximately 7:45 p.m. local time as it attempted to depart Bangor during deteriorating winter weather conditions. The aircraft flipped upside down after lifting off and caught fire, leaving no survivors.
This tragedy has prompted a multi-agency investigation, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and has shaken both local communities in Maine and professional circles in Houston and beyond.
The aircraft involved was a Bombardier Challenger 650, a twin-engine business jet widely used for executive and corporate travel. It was registered as N10KJ and built in 2020 — relatively new by aviation standards. The plane had originated at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, and was making a stop in Bangor for refueling as part of a transatlantic journey with a final destination of Châlons-Vatry Airport in Châlons-en-Champagne, France.
Records show the aircraft was owned by KTKJ Challenger LLC, a limited liability company whose business address matches that of Arnold & Itkin, the well-known Houston law firm.
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