KTKJ Challenger LLC, opb Arnold & Itkin

Safety profile and incident history for KTKJ Challenger LLC, opb Arnold & Itkin.

Safety Score

9.4/10

Total Incidents

1

Total Fatalities

6

Recent Incidents

January 25, 2026 6 Fatalities

Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 650

Bangor International Airport (BGR/KBGR), Bangor, ME -

A Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 650, N10KJ, veered of runway 33 during a takeoff attempt at Bangor International Airport (BGR/KBGR), Bangor, Maine. The six occupants perished and the aircraft was destroyed. ADS-B data indicates that the aircraft landed at Bangor International Airport (BGR/KBGR) at 18:09 LT after a flight from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU/KHOU), Houston, Texas. It parked at the General Aviation Terminal at 18:15. The crew communicated with ground ops by radio requesting Type 1 & Type 4 de-ice & anti-ice fluid application. At 19:13 the aircraft taxied to the de-icing pad, where it remained from 19:17 to 19:36. It taxied to runway 33 and commenced the takeoff at 19:44. At a distance of 1760 m past the threshold of runway 33, the aircraft veered right at a ground speed of 152 knots. The airplane flipped over and was partially consumed by a post crash fire.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

United States of America

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 6501