Six people died when a private jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday during a snowstorm. The Bombardier Challenger 600 was bound for France when it went down, killing all on board.
Among the victims was Tara Arnold, a Houston-based attorney and wife of Kurt Arnold, co-founder of the Arnold & Itkin Law Firm, which owned the aircraft. Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones described her as a devoted public servant and community leader. Another victim was event planner Shawna Collins, whose daughter said she was looking forward to the business trip.
The pilot, 47-year-old Jacob Hosmer, also died. His father said, 'He's in heaven now with Jesus.' A friend called him a great pilot and loving father.
The National Transportation Safety Board said the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff and caught fire. Air traffic control audio captured a voice saying 'Aircraft upside down' about 45 seconds after takeoff clearance. First responders arrived within a minute.
