Police Release Name of Pilot Killed in Bangor, Maine, Airport Crash
Officials have released the identity of the pilot who died Friday when his plane crashed at Bangor International Airport.
Luigi Accusani, 74, of Italy, was killed when his private plane crashed while attempting to land at the airport, according to police.
Accusani had been cleared to land at the Bangor airport after arriving from Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Canada.
He was the only occupant of the plane.
It was approximately 1:21 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, when the plane went down just off the runway, outside the fence at Bangor International Airport.
The crash is under investigation.
Maine's 10 Busiest Airports
Maine's aviation connection is mostly considered by two entities, the Portland Jetport and the Bangor International Airport.
These two facilities unquestionably handle the bulk of the commercial aviation in state. However, there are a number of smaller airports that also help ship people in and out of Maine.
Here is a look at the 10 busiest airports in Maine.
The information used comes from 2023 FAA Statistics.
Gallery Credit: Chris Sedenka
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