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Bangor Plane Crash Kills Six, Including Joel Osteen Church Employee
A Bombardier Challenger 600 flipped over while attempting takeoff at Bangor International Airport.
Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:55am
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A plane crash at Bangor International Airport in Maine has claimed the lives of six people, including a longtime employee of Lakewood Church, the Houston megachurch led by Joel Osteen. The Bombardier Challenger 600 flipped over while attempting takeoff as a winter storm approached the area.
Why it matters
The tragic plane crash has shaken the community and raised questions about the safety protocols and procedures in place at the Bangor airport, especially during inclement weather conditions. The loss of a valued Lakewood Church employee has also deeply impacted the congregation.
The details
The plane, which was traveling from Houston to Paris, stopped in Bangor to refuel when the crash occurred around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday. All six people on board were killed when the plane flipped over and caught fire on the tarmac. Among the victims was Shawna Collins, a 53-year-old longtime employee of Lakewood Church in Houston.
- The crash happened around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2026.
- The plane was traveling from Houston to Paris and stopped in Bangor to refuel.
The players
Shawna Collins
A 53-year-old longtime employee of Lakewood Church in Houston, run by Joel Osteen Ministries.
Jacob Hosmer
The 47-year-old pilot of the plane, who had recently started working as a 'team captain' at the law firm Arnold and Itkin. Hosmer was also a licensed flight instructor and the managing member of Platinum Skies Aviation LLC.
Lakewood Church
A megachurch in Houston, Texas, led by pastor Joel Osteen.
What they’re saying
“Everybody loved her. She just had that kind of personality.”
— Donald Iloff Jr., Church spokesperson
What’s next
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the cause of the crash, which occurred during inclement weather conditions.
The takeaway
This tragic plane crash has devastated the Lakewood Church community and raised concerns about airport safety protocols, especially during severe weather. The loss of a beloved employee has left a profound impact, underscoring the human toll of such disasters.
