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    “THEY’RE STILL IN THERE.” Plunged Out Of The Sky And Into The Woods Of Maine, The Most Chilling Detail Remains Unchanged: All Six Victims Are Still Trapped Inside The Crushed Fuselage, Locked In A Wreck So Twisted Investigators Say It No Longer Resembles An Aircraft. Among The Dead Is The Attorney Wife Of A High-profile Lawyer, Turning What Should Have Been An Ordinary Flight Into A Slow-burn Tragedy With No Closure. A First Responder Spoke Quietly Of The Scene, Saying, “The Silence Hits You First — And It Never Really Leaves.” Officials Describe The Recovery As Painstaking And Emotionally Draining, With Unstable Terrain And Extreme Damage Forcing Delays As Families Wait In Suspended Grief. One Source Admitted Bluntly, “This Site Feels Less Like Debris And More Like A Place Time Stopped.” As Investigators Carefully Reconstruct The Jet’s Final Moments, Attention Is Now Fixed On The Flight Data, Radio Traces, And The Final Unexplained Actions Inside The Cabin — Details Expected To Surface Piece By Piece, And Quietly Change How This Crash Is Understood.

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    Investigation Continues After Fatal Private Jet Crash at Maine Airport

    Authorities in Maine are continuing to investigate a fatal private jet crash at Bangor International Airport, where a business aircraft overturned during takeoff amid severe winter weather, killing all six people on board.

    The Bombardier Challenger 650 crashed shortly after 7:45 p.m. Sunday while departing Bangor en route to Paris following a refueling stop. According to officials, the aircraft lost control during takeoff and overturned on the snow-covered runway before erupting into flames.

    Recovery Delayed as Federal Investigators Secure Scene

    Local police confirmed Tuesday that recovery efforts have not yet begun, as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has requested the crash site remain undisturbed while investigators assess the wreckage.

    “At this time, we are awaiting approval from the NTSB to access the aircraft and begin the formal identification process in coordination with the State Medical Examiner,” Bangor Police said in a statement.

    Due to Winter Storm Fern and ongoing safety concerns, full access to the runway has been limited. NTSB officials said a preliminary team reached the site Tuesday, with additional investigators expected to arrive Wednesday.

    Victims Identified

    Four of the six victims have been publicly identified by family members:

    • Tara Arnold, 46, a commercial attorney at Arnold & Itkin LLP and wife of firm co-founder Kurt Arnold

    • Shawna Collins, 39, an event planner who frequently worked with the firm

    • Nick Mastrascusa, 43, executive chef at Kukio Golf and Beach Club in Hawaii

    • Jacob Hosmer, 47, the aircraft’s captain and an experienced professional pilot

    Two additional victims—believed to be a second pilot and another passenger—have not yet been publicly named.

    The aircraft was registered to Arnold & Itkin LLP, which confirmed that neither Kurt Arnold nor co-founder Jason Itkin was on board.

    Weather and Takeoff Conditions Under Review

    The crash occurred during deteriorating visibility caused by Winter Storm Fern, which was affecting much of the northeastern United States. Weather cameras and air-traffic communications reviewed by investigators indicate low visibility and icy conditions at the time of departure.

    Audio recordings captured shortly before the crash include routine discussions between pilots and air-traffic control regarding runway lighting and weather conditions. Less than two minutes after the aircraft was cleared for takeoff, controllers halted all airport traffic and reported the plane overturned on the runway.

    Aviation experts note that the Challenger 650—like many aircraft—can be vulnerable to ice contamination if de-icing procedures are not fully effective. The NTSB has not yet released preliminary findings.

    Remembering the Lives Lost

    Family members and colleagues described the victims as devoted parents, professionals, and community members.

    • Arnold was known for her work advocating for victims of offshore and industrial accidents.

    • Collins was planning her daughter’s upcoming wedding and had spoken with family shortly before departure.

    • Mastrascusa leaves behind his wife and three children; a fundraiser has been established to support the family.

    • Hosmer was remembered by friends as a skilled pilot and a devoted husband and father.

    Bangor International Airport remains partially closed, with reopening expected once investigators complete on-site work.

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