Over the last few days, we have had our news sites and newsfeeds filled with articles and posts about that tragic plane crash at Bangor International Airport. Tragically, the plane crashed while it was attempting to take-off. Recently, WMTW posted an article listing some of the deadliest plane crashes in Maine. What Was The Deadliest Commercial Plane Crash in Maine? The article explains that the deadliest commercial plane crash in Maine happened in May of 1979 near Rockland.