Update Regarding Accident at Bangor International Airport
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1.26.26
Contact: Bangor Police Sgt. Jeremy Brock
Telephone: 207-947-7384 ext. 5709
E-mail: Jeremy.brock@bangormaine.gov
Multiple emergency crews responded to an aircraft accident at Bangor International Airport (BGR) Sunday night.
The airport remains closed at this time. There are numerous flight cancellations and diversions. Passengers are encouraged to contact their airlines for information regarding impacts to their travel plans.
At approximately 7:45 p.m. there were reports of an incident involving a single aircraft that was departing from BGR.
Fire and rescue crews from the 101st Maine Air National Guard, and fire units from Bangor, Brewer, Eddington, Glenburn, Hampden, Hermon, Holden, Hudson, Levant, Orono, and Orrington in addition to Bangor Police and airport personnel, responded to the scene.
An Emergency Operations Center remains active and the National Transportation Security Board has been notified and will be investigating. Additional updates will be provided as more information is available.