Deadly Maine Jet Crash Raises Alarms Over Safety and Regulatory Oversight

The recent tragedy at Bangor International Airport, where a Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet flipped and burned during takeoff, killing all six aboard, is more than just a heartbreaking accident. It underscores a persistent failure in aviation safety oversight that could have implications for every American who values secure air travel. As the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) begins its investigation into this Sunday night crash amid a massive winter storm, early focus on ice accumulation on the wings reflects troubling historical parallels. The Challenger 600 model's documented history of fatal icing incidents—previously seen in Birmingham, England, and Montrose, Colorado—raises...