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Correction: Maine Plane Crash story

Jan 27, 2026, 9:23 AM

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — In a story published Jan. 27, 2026, about the Maine plane crash that killed six people, The Associated Press erroneously published a quote that referred to a history of wind contamination issues with this model of plane. The crash expert was referring to wing contamination issues with ice buildup.

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Correction: Maine Plane Crash story