Jet Crash Kills 7 During Takeoff in Maine as Winter Storm Fern Paralyzes Much of the USA

Seven people died after a private jet crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport as a catastrophic winter storm pummeled the USA.One crew member survived with serious injuries when the Bombardier Challenger aircraft, registered to the Houston law firm Arnold and Itkin, flipped and exploded on the runway.National flight cancellations exceeded 12,000 as Winter Storm Fern caused at least 17 deaths and prompted emergency declarations in more than 20 states.