Shelby Kuyawa, Nick Mastrascusa, Tara Arnold, Shawna Collins and Jacob Hosmer die in fatal Bangor plane crash

Shelby Kuyawa, Nick Mastrascusa, Tara Arnold, Shawna Collins and Jacob Hosmer die in fatal Bangor plane crash

Fatal Bangor plane crash death of Shelby Kuyawa, Nick Mastrascusa, Tara Arnold, Shawna Collins and Jacob Hosmer – Obituary

New details have emerged following a deadly private jet crash at Bangor International Airport that claimed the lives of six people Sunday evening. Among those identified were 34-year-old Shelby Kuyawa, a professional sommelier, along with chef Nick Mastrascusa, 43, Tara Arnold, Shawna Collins, and pilot Jacob Hosmer.

According to sources familiar with the passengers, Kuyawa was traveling alongside Mastrascusa on a luxury trip when the aircraft went down. The group was aboard a Bombardier Challenger 600 private jet that had briefly stopped in Bangor to refuel before continuing on an international flight to Paris.

The aircraft, which was registered to a limited liability company associated with a Houston-area law firm, crashed shortly after attempting to take off around 7:45 p.m. Witness accounts and early reports indicate the jet overturned and burst into flames moments after leaving the runway.

In total, six individuals were on board, including two crew members and four passengers. While five victims have now been publicly identified by relatives and friends, the name of the second crew member has not yet been released by authorities.

Kuyawa, Mastrascusa, Arnold, and Collins were all affiliated with Beyond, a high-end luxury travel company co-founded by Tara Arnold and her husband, Kurt Arnold. Kurt Arnold was not on the aircraft at the time of the crash.

Federal investigators are continuing to examine the cause of the accident. Preliminary information gathered from air traffic control communications, flight tracking data, and official statements suggests the aircraft was attempting takeoff during heavy snowfall. The model involved has previously been linked to performance issues in icy conditions.

The National Transportation Safety Board and other federal agencies are expected to provide further updates as the investigation progresses into what is now considered one of the deadliest aviation incidents in Bangor’s history.