Two additional victims of the Jan. 25 Bangor International Airport crash have been identified as second pilot Jorden Reidel, 33, and sommelier Shelby Kuyawa, 34. The Bombardier Challenger 650 crashed during takeoff amid a snowstorm while en route from Houston to France’s Champagne region, killing all six people aboard. Earlier reports had named the captain and three passengers, and the NTSB has opened an investigation.
Two More Victims Identified in Bangor Private Jet Crash That Killed Six
Jorden Reidel; Shelby KuyawaJorden Reidel Facebook; Shelby Kuyawa Facebook
Authorities have identified two additional victims from the deadly private jet crash at Bangor International Airport on Jan. 25, bringing the confirmed death toll to six.
Shawna Collins, Jacob Hosmer, Tara ArnoldShawna Collins/Instagram; Jacob Hosmer/Facebook; Arnold & Itkin LLP
Newly Confirmed Victims
The Maine Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that second pilot Jorden Reidel, 33, and sommelier Shelby Kuyawa, 34, were among those who died when the Bombardier Challenger 650 went down during takeoff, local and national outlets reported.
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What Happened
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft crashed at about 7:45 p.m. local time while attempting to depart Bangor on Jan. 25. The FAA later noted there were two crew members and four passengers on board. ABC News and other outlets reported the jet was en route from Houston to France’s Champagne region and had stopped in Bangor to refuel when a snowstorm moved in and the aircraft burst into flames.
Bangor Plane CrashNEWS CENTER Maine/YouTube
Previously Named Victims
Earlier reporting identified four other victims: the aircraft's captain, reported by local media as 47-year-old Houston-area pilot Jacob Hosmer; attorney Tara Arnold; event planner Shawna Collins; and chef Nick Mastrascusa. Local and national coverage has linked the aircraft's registration to a Houston address associated with the personal-injury law firm Arnold & Itkin.
Investigation and Response
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened an investigation into the accident, and the FAA has issued preliminary notices. PEOPLE and other outlets contacted the Maine Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for comment; no immediate response was available at the time of reporting.
Note: Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Families and colleagues of the victims have expressed grief and remembrance in local reports.
The community and those connected to the victims have been sharing tributes and seeking answers as investigators work to establish the cause of the crash.
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