BANGOR, ME — A single-engine Cessna crashed at Bangor International Airport around 1:20 p.m. on Friday, resulting in one fatality.
According to authorities, the small aircraft went down outside the airport's runway perimeter. Bangor Fire Chief Geoffrey Low confirmed that one individual was killed in the incident.
The runway was closed for several hours and reopened shortly after 4:30 p.m. Airport spokesperson Aimee Thibodeau stated that runway closures are standard protocol following crashes.
Flight tracking data indicated that some flights were en route to Bangor at the time of the accident and were subsequently rerouted to Portland. This included American Airlines flights from Chicago and Charlotte, North Carolina.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with local authorities working to gather further details. No injuries or fatalities were reported among individuals on the ground.
Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene immediately following the incident.