Tara Arnold, a native of Sabine Parish, was among six people killed when a private business jet crashed during takeoff Sunday evening at Bangor International Airport in Maine.

The Bombardier Challenger 600 aircraft went down shortly after beginning its departure, overturning and catching fire. Federal investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are examining the crash, including potential weather factors and aircraft handling.

Friends and former classmates in Sabine Parish have shared condolences, remembering Arnold as accomplished and connected to her community. Authorities are working to confirm all victims and notify families, and the investigation is expected to take several weeks.

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