A plane carrying eight passengers crashed during takeoff in Maine on Sunday, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration.

“A Bombardier Challenger 600 experienced a crash while departing from Bangor International Airport in Maine around 7:45 p.m. local time on Sunday, January 25,” the FAA announced on X.

The statement further mentioned, “There were eight individuals on board. Investigations will be conducted by both the FAA and NTSB,” emphasizing that the details are “preliminary and could be updated.”

Bangor International Airport in Maine (WVII)

In a news release shared on Monday morning through the Facebook pages of the Bangor Maine Police Department and Bangor International Airport, it was confirmed that the airport remained shut.

“Multiple emergency crews responded to an aircraft accident at Bangor International Airport (BGR) Sunday night,” according to the release. “At approximately 7:45 p.m. there were reports of an incident involving a single aircraft that was departing from BGR.”

Bombardier Challenger 600-2B16 personal jet of Lance Stroll, Aston Martin during the French GP at Circuit Paul Ricard on Thursday June 17, 2021 in Le Castellet, France.  (Jerry Andre/LAT Images)

“The airport remains closed at this time. There are numerous flight cancellations and diversions,” the release noted.

Bangor International Airport in Maine (WVII)

Many flights around the country have been canceled recently as much of the U.S. has been facing winter weather.