BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A Bombardier Challenger 600 private jet carrying eight people crashed shortly after takeoff from Bangor International Airport on Sunday evening. The accident occurred amid a significant winter storm blanketing the region with snow. Emergency services have responded to the scene, with investigations underway by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Authorities have not yet released information regarding the conditions of those on board. The storm has already caused widespread disruptions across the eastern U.S., resulting in over 12,000 flight cancellations and thousands more delays nationwide. Additionally, passengers and crew were part of a popular charter jet, originally designed as the first private jet with a walk-about cabin. Bangor International serves as a crucial hub with flights to several major cities including Orlando and Washington, D.C.