A small plane crashed at Bangor International Airport in Bangor, Maine, on Sunday evening, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.In a mid-morning update, the FAA said seven people died and one was seriously injured in the private jet crash. However, the airport and the Bangor Maine Police Department said in a joint statement that six people were on the flight manifest, all of whom are presumed dead. The statement also said it would not be releasing passenger names at this time.“We would like to acknowledge that we are aware there are sources providing information regarding the Sunday night aircraft accident at Bangor International Airport that have not been verified or vetted through all appropriate channels before being released,” it continued.The FAA has not responded to HuffPost’s request for additional comment.The plane, a Bombardier Challenger 650 business jet, reportedly went down during takeoff at around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday.“AN INCIDENT AT THE AIRPORT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. FIRST RESPONDERS ARE ON SCENE AND ASSESSING THE SITUATION,” the airport said in a Facebook post at 8:25 p.m.First responders were still on the scene as of roughly 10:30 p.m., and expected to be “actively working the site for several more hours before any additional information is available,” a joint press release from the airport and the city of Bangor stated.The airport said it will remain closed until at least Tuesday at noon, urging the public to avoid the area and to contact airlines for information about flight cancellations. The FAA is investigating a plane crash that took place in Bangor, Maine.Associated PressThe FAA said it will investigate the crash with the National Transportation Safety Board.There were multiple reports about the crash, including one from ABC News affiliate WMTW that included images of emergency vehicles and smoke on the runway.A government official who was briefed on the incident told Reuters that there was a significant fire following the crash. The same official said the plane had landed in Maine after flying in from Texas. The plane is registered to a Houston-based law firm, according to CBS affiliate KHOU 11 in Houston.The crash occurred as a dangerous winter storm lashed the East Coast.This story has been updated with additional information/statement from the Bangor International Airport.Close