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Gulfstream IV crash KBED

A Gulfstream IV has crashed on takeoff from KBED - Hanscom Field. Initial indication is reg N121JM. Not looking good....

Plane catches fire, crashes on takeoff at Hanscom Air Force Base | Local News - WCVB Home

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BEDFORD, Mass. —A plane taking off from Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford crashed during takeoff Saturday evening, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed.

According to the FAA, the Gulfstream IV aircraft apparently ran off Runway 11 at Hanscom Field in Bedford at 9:40 p.m. According to officials, the aircraft was departing and it apparently caught fire.

The crash involved a private aircraft that was heading to Atlantic City, N.J. The FAA said it did not know the number of people on board.

A notice to Airmen has been issued saying the airport is closed.

No additional information was immediately available.

Hanscom Air Force Base is used by the military and for general aviation and charter service.

Read more: Plane catches fire, crashes on takeoff at Hanscom Air Force Base | Local News - WCVB Home