*Bangor, Maine — August 25, 2025*A tragic accident occurred at Bangor International Airport on Monday when asmall Cessna aircraft crashed during its landing attempt, authoritiesconfirmed.
According to early reports, the plane went down shortly before noon whileapproaching the runway. Emergency response teams, including fire and rescueunits, were immediately dispatched to the scene. Thick smoke was visiblefrom nearby areas as crews worked quickly to extinguish the flames andsecure the crash site.
Officials have not yet released details on the number of passengers orpossible casualties. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and NationalTransportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched an investigation todetermine the cause of the crash.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as “chaotic,” with the plane appearingunstable before it struck the ground. One local resident, who was near theairport at the time, said, *“It looked like the aircraft was struggling tomake the landing. Moments later, we saw a huge cloud of smoke.”*
Airport operations were temporarily suspended following the crash butresumed later in the afternoon. Travelers were advised to check withairlines for flight delays or cancellations.
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Bangor International Airport is a key hub in Maine, often handling bothpassenger and cargo traffic, as well as serving as a diversion airport fortransatlantic flights.
More information, including updates on the victims and the investigation,is expected to be released by officials later today.