On Sunday evening, a private jet crash at Bangor International Airport in Maine claimed the lives of six people. The aircraft was attempting to take off during a severe winter storm when it veered off the runway and flipped.
Among the victims was Tara Arnold, a respected 46-year-old lawyer and mother from Houston. She was traveling with friends on a trip to Paris. Other victims included an event planner and the flight’s experienced pilot.
Before the accident, the crew had stopped in Maine to refuel and remove ice from the wings. Flight records and audio reveal that the pilots were struggling with freezing temperatures and very poor visibility. Shortly after being cleared for takeoff, the plane crashed and came to rest upside down.
This tragedy happened during a massive winter storm that has gripped much of the United States. The storm has caused over 11,000 flight cancellations and led 24 states to declare a state of emergency due to dangerous ice and heavy snow.
Federal investigators are now on the scene to find the exact cause of the crash. They will examine the aircraft’s mechanics and the impact of the severe weather to help prevent similar accidents in the future.