{"id":7434,"date":"2026-01-28T09:20:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=7434"},"modified":"2026-01-28T09:20:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:20:34","slug":"another-name-has-now-been-confirmed-and-what-her-daughter-revealed-moments-before-the-maine-jet-crash-is-heartbreaking-the-identity-of-a-fourth-victim-in-sundays-deadly-private-jet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow48.us\/?p=7434","title":{"rendered":"Another Name Has Now Been Confirmed \u2014 and What Her Daughter Revealed Moments Before the Maine Jet Crash Is Heartbreaking The identity of a fourth victim in Sunday\u2019s deadly private jet crash in Bangor, Maine, has now been made public, as the tragedy continues to unfold in devastating layers. As of press time, four of the six people on board have been identified, while authorities continue to withhold remaining details out of respect for the families. This latest confirmation did not come from officials \u2014 but from a family member. The victim\u2019s daughter quietly confirmed the loss to local media, sharing that she had spoken to her mother just before the flight. According to her, the conversation was filled with excitement. Her mother was looking ahead to the trip, talking about Europe, and making plans for what was supposed to be a new chapter \u2014 unaware it would be their final goodbye. Those words have since taken on unbearable weight. Out of respect for the family, further personal details are being withheld. Loved ones say this is a time for privacy, reflection, and support \u2014 not speculation. As more identities are confirmed, one truth is becoming painfully clear: this crash didn\u2019t just end six lives \u2014 it shattered multiple families in the same instant. \ud83d\udc99 If you would like to support the families affected by this tragedy, verified ways to help are listed below. Your compassion matters more than you may realize. Read more and see how you can help \ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"

A private jet carrying eight people crashed while attempting to take off from a Bangor, Maine, airport Sunday evening (Jan. 25).<\/h2>\n

UPDATE (8:00 p.m. EST Jan. 27):
\nNick Mastrascusa<\/strong>\u00a0has been identified as the fourth victim in Sunday\u2019s tragic plane crash in Bangor, Maine.<\/p>\n

Mastrascusa\u2019s wife confirmed to\u00a0ABC13<\/a>\u00a0that her husband was among those killed. Mastrascusa was serving as the executive vice president of hospitality for Go Beyond Luxury, a travel company owned by Kurt and Tara Arnold. Tara also perished in the crash.<\/p>\n

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Mastrascusa was a Culinary Institute of America alum and trained at some of the most elite restaurants in the world. His resume includes roles as Executive Chef at the Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage at Discovery Land\u2019s Kuki\u2019o Golf and Beach Club on the Big Island of Hawaii, and Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort New York and Four Seasons Hualalai.<\/p>\n

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He is survived by his wife, Natalia, and three children: Analani, Mateo, and Noah.<\/p>\n

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\"Nick
Photo credit: Valeria Mastrascusa\/GoFundMe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A family member of Nick\u2019s set up a GoFundMe account to help Natalia and their children. If you would like to contribute or learn more about Nick, click\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sources claim that the two remaining victims on the plane are another employee and the plane\u2019s co-pilot. Their identities have not been revealed as of press time.<\/p>\n

UPDATE (11 a.m. EST Jan. 27):
\n<\/strong>A third victim has been identified as\u00a0Shawna Collins<\/strong>, a Houston-area event planner. Collins\u2019 daughter confirmed the news to a local\u00a0media outlet. She shared that she last spoke to her mother just before the flight and her mother expressed her excitement over the upcoming trip to Europe.<\/p>\n

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(Photo credit: Shawna Collins\/Facebook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

UPDATE (7:30 p.m. EST on Jan. 26):
\n<\/strong>The names of some of the victims are emerging following Sunday\u2019s tragic plane crash in Bangor, Maine. As of press time, two of the deceased have been identified by family or friends.<\/p>\n

Houston pilot,\u00a0Jacob Hosmer<\/strong>, was the captain of the Bombardier Challenger 600 at the time of the crash. Hosmer\u2019s father spoke with Houston new station KPRC2 and confirmed the news, saying, \u201cHe\u2019s in Heaven now with Jesus.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Jacob
Photo credit: Jacob Hosmer\/Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hosmer\u2019s sister also shared the news on social media in a post that read, \u201cI hate that I even have to write this, but my big brother is gone.\u00a0Jacob Hosmer\u00a0went to be with Jesus last night. He was an amazing brother, husband, father, and son, and he will forever be missed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Texas lawmaker\u00a0Lesley Briones\u00a0confirmed that\u00a0Tara Arnold<\/strong>\u00a0was also among the dead. Briones spoke to the press Monday afternoon, saying that she was a close friend of Tara and her husband, Kurt, and worked for them at the Arnold & Itkin law firm at one time.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: Arnold & Inkin, LLC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cMy heart hurts for them and their children and their families,\u201d Briones said. \u201cI know them well. This is just a tragedy and in particular, Tara, she is just a phenomenal person, a bold leader and somebody who had a heart of service.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tara Arnold is listed as an attorney for\u00a0Arnold & Itkin, a Houston-area law firm her husband founded with partner Jason Itkin. She was the mother of two children, Jaxon and Isla. Her bio notes that she was active in the community and is involved in numerous community oragnizations.<\/p>\n

UPDATE (2:30 p.m. EST on Jan. 26):<\/strong>
\nBangor Police Sergeant Jeremy Brock issued a\u00a0press release\u00a0stating that previous reports have not been vetted or verified and include incorrect information.<\/p>\n

Brock contradicted previous reports, including the\u00a0official FAA incident notification,\u00a0about the number of victims and their status, saying:<\/p>\n

\u201cAccording to the flight manifest, there were six people on the flight. No one from the incident was transported to the hospital, and all on the flight are presumed to be deceased. The identities of the people on the flight are not being released publicly at this time, pending positive identification.\u201d<\/p>\n

This continues to be a developing story.<\/p>\n

UPDATE (2:05 p.m. EST on Jan. 26):
\n<\/strong>The FAA released an\u00a0incident report\u00a0on Monday that confirmed 7 fatalities and 1 serious injury. The report indicates that those who perished were passengers and that the pilot survived but was seriously injured.<\/p>\n

The FAA also reported that the jet came to a rest upside down and caught fire.<\/p>\n

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Photo via FAA.gov<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

UPDATE (11:30 a.m. EST on Jan. 26):
\n<\/strong>On Monday morning, authorities spoke to the press and revealed new details about the plane crash that took place at the Bangor International Airport on Sunday (Jan. 25).<\/p>\n

Airport director Jose Savedra spoke briefly to the press, offering little new information. Savedra said that authorities will not confirm the number of victims, their identities, or status until after the NTSB arrives on scene later today.<\/p>\n

He confirmed previously released information about the timing of the crash and shared that first responders were on the scene in \u201cunder a minute.\u201d Other emergency personnel, including National Guard and 10 municipal fire departments, arrived shortly thereafter.<\/p>\n

The Bangor International Airport is currently closed and is expected to remain closed for at least another 24 hours.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0report issued\u00a0by the NTSB states that a team of investigators is on its way to the crash site, where it will \u201cdocument the scene and examine the aircraft.\u201d A preliminary report will be available within 30 days and a full report can be expected in 12 to 24 months.<\/p>\n

Additional updates will be posted here as they become available.<\/p>\n

ORIGINAL STORY:<\/strong>
\nA Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet with connections to a\u00a0Houston law firm\u00a0landed in Bangor Sunday afternoon. Two hours later, around 7:45 p.m. local time, the aircraft was set to return to Houston, according to reports.<\/p>\n

Audio obtained by LiveATC.net revealed a conversation between air traffic control and pilots. In the audio, they can be heard talking about low visibility and de-icing just minutes before takeoff.<\/p>\n

The aircraft was cleared for takeoff shortly thereafter. Two minutes after being cleared, a controller can be heard saying, \u201cAll traffic is stopped on the field! All traffic is stopped on the field!\u201d<\/p>\n

Another controller is then heard saying, \u201cAircraft upside down. We have a passenger aircraft upside down.\u201d<\/p>\n

Witnesses reported that they saw the plane flip over while attempting to take off and burst into flames.<\/p>\n

The crash comes amid a massive winter storm in the northeast. Temperatures in Maine are well below freezing, with snow causing very low visibility. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.<\/p>\n

The status of those onboard is currently unknown.<\/h2>\n

In a statement posted to Facebook, the Bangor International Airport shared that the airport is closed and first responders are on scene and \u201care expected to be actively working the site for several more hours before additional information is available.\u201d<\/p>\n

The identities of those on board have not been released, but the jet\u2019s tail number has been linked to a Houston-based law firm, Arnold & Itkin. It is unclear if the firm\u2019s partners, Kurt Arnold and Jason Itkin, were aboard.<\/p>\n

Both Arnold and Itkin are University of Texas graduates and made one of the largest donations in the school\u2019s history in 2024, according to\u00a0The Sporting News.<\/p>\n

The University said that over the past nine years, the Arnold and Itkin families have pledged millions of dollars to support the school\u2019s athletic program. According to\u00a0a\u00a0press release,\u00a0the Kurt & Tara Arnold Family Foundation and the Jason & Kisha Itkin Family Foundation have collectively pledged $40 million to support the University of Texas athletics program.<\/p>\n

THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to reporting by the Country Rebel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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