Details Regarding Accident at Bangor International Airport
Contacts:
BGR Marketing Manager Aimee Thibodeau; 207-735-4068; athibodeau@flybangor.com
Bangor Police Sgt. Jeremy Brock 207-947-7384 ext. 5709; Jeremy.brock@bangormaine.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bangor, ME (Jan. 27, 2026) – Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are on site and are beginning the initial phases of their investigation following an aircraft accident that occurred Sunday, January 25 at Bangor International Airport (BGR). Additional personnel from both agencies are expected to arrive over the next 24 to 48 hours.
The airport confirms the following details:
The aircraft involved in the accident was a Bombardier CL-600 with the tail number N10KJ
The aircraft arrived at BGR from Houston, Texas and was headed to Paris-Vatry Airport in France
There were 6 souls, 4 passengers and 2 crew members, on board (The FAA has updated their preliminary report to reflect this, as well)
No one from the incident was transported to the hospital, and all on the flight are presumed to be deceased
The aircraft stopped to receive fuel at BGR and also received de-icing services
The last arrival into BGR prior to Sunday’s accident was a scheduled domestic flight at 7:38 p.m.
The last departure was a GA private aircraft at 5:33 p.m.
When an accident such as this occurs, there are numerous local, state and federal agencies and assets that must coordinate their respective portions of the investigation. With the large number of stakeholders involved, it is important that information be confirmed and that all parties have completed their work before information is released.
The NTSB has asked that the scene be preserved and at this time, the Bangor Police Department is awaiting NTSB’s approval to access the aircraft to begin the process of caring for and identifying the deceased in collaboration with the State Medical Examiner.
The airport remains closed and an Emergency Operations Center is still active. There are numerous flight cancellations and diversions. We estimate that since Sunday night, at least 35 domestic airline arrivals and 35 departures have been or will be impacted following the accident and/or due to weather before the airport can reopen. Passengers are encouraged to contact their airlines for information regarding impacts to their travel plans.
We ask that you continue to respect the privacy of family and friends of those involved and allow investigators to conduct their work.