NTSB investigations, ME
61 cases where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ME' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'ME' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA26LA273Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Linneus, METhe pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight monitoring of the fuel quantity, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA26LA196Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech C23 · Bangor, MEOn May 01, 2026, at 1604 eastern daylight time, a Beechcraft C23 airplane, N18516, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bangor, Maine. The private pilot and flight instructor were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB ERA25FA332Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCzech Sport Sportcruiser · Fryeburg, MEOn September 4, 2025, about 1418 eastern daylight time, a Czech Sport Aircraft Sportcruiser, N336SC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fryeburg, Maine. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB ERA25LA320Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Livermore Falls, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA24LA355Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYates Elden H Avipro Bearhawk · Roxbury, METhe pilot’s unstable approach which resulted in a landing with insufficient runway remaining to stop and subsequent impact with a river embankment. Contributing was the engine coolant system anomaly.NTSB ERA24FA323Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Trenton, METhe pilot’s aggressive pitch and power control inputs while executing a missed approach, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA24LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Carrabassett, METhe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point while landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA23FA346Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech C-99 · Litchfield, MEA horizontal stabilizer pitch trim anomaly that was not identified in the available evidence.NTSB ERA23LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Ebeemee Township, MEA partial power loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA22LA372Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportThomas Wayne L THOMAS' Flyer · Searsmont, MEA total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA19LA287Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Sanford, METhe student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while hover-taxiing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA19CA513Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Rangeley Lake, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the floats, which led to his subsequent attempt to depart from a lake with damaged floats and led to a loss of roll control and the right wing impacting the water.NTSB GAA19CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeros Skyranger · Brownville, METhe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control while attempting a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.NTSB GAA19CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Montville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a low-altitude climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Nowdoinham, METhe flight instructor's delayed decision to abort the takeoff from a wet, grass runway with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and the airplane going down an embankment.NTSB GAA19CA320Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Ashland, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.NTSB GAA19CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Limington, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touchdown, which resulted in runway excursion onto snow.NTSB ERA18FA206Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA60 · Greenville, METhe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA17LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Machias, METhe pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA17LA307Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206 · Harpswell, MEA total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1, 2, and 3 main bearings, loss of lubrication, and failure of the crankshaft.NTSB ERA17CA213Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Vinalhaven, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent go-around with insufficient distance to clear trees during the climb.NTSB GAA17CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Sidney, METhe pilot’s delayed application of rudder and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB GAA17CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Greenville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA16LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMormile Francis W Aventura II · West Pittsfield, METhe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which accumulated because the carburetor heat was not functioning.NTSB GAA16CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Frenchville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a runway contaminated with ice and snow, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with a snowbank.NTSB ERA14LA446Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Piscataquis County, METhe fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve, which initiated at the outer surface of the valve stem and resulted in the subsequent total loss of engine power over terrain unsuitable for landing.NTSB ERA14LA378Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBirchler Boyd Eagle 540 · Standish, METhe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA14FA337Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCulver LFA · Limington, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA14LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick Helicopters OH 58A+ · Whitefield, MEA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to land as soon as possible when the master caution warning light first illuminated as prescribed and his failure to ensure the proper setting of the…NTSB ERA13FA388Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Limington, MEAn impairing medical event of undetermined origin that led to a loss of control during takeoff.NTSB ERA13LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Bingham, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off from a short, turf runway in high-density altitude conditions under which the airplane was unable to attain a positive climb rate to clear trees.NTSB ERA13LA314Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky 269C · Burnham, METhe pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while operating out of ground effect at a low airspeed, which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA13FA059Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Owls Head, METhe vehicle driver's failure to verify that the runway was not occupied by an airplane before crossing the runway, which resulted in the vehicle being struck by a departing airplane, and the pilot's continued takeoff with flight control damage, which…NTSB ERA13CA010Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMoulton Howard Wells ULTRA-PUP · Lyman, METhe accumulation of ice in the automotive engine’s carburetor, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12CA499Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Norridgewock, METhe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA12CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBayliss Milton A III X-AIR · Houlton, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA12LA480Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Mapleton, METhe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his use of an improper engine restart procedure.NTSB ERA12LA397Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Biddeford, MEA total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ERA12LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Belfast, METhe flight instructor’s failure to ensure the radio was set correctly to activate the pilot-controlled lighting, which resulted in poor positioning for a proper landing and a subsequent off-runway forced landing during an attempted go-around. Contributing to…NTSB ERA12LA230Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSadler Terry A Merlin · Otisfield, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was his lack of experience in the airplane make and model.NTSB ERA12FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Matinicus Island, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach after encountering a gusty crosswind, which resulted in an accelerated stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB ERA11FA493Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Greenville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while manuevering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA11CA500Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSpectrum RX 550 · Hartland, MEA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB ERA11LA501Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Monmouth, MEOperation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain airplane control.NTSB ERA11CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Rockland, METhe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing.NTSB ERA11LA336Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarks Ca III Kitfox II · Scarborough, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting wind.NTSB ERA11FA233Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Biddeford, METhe pilot did not maintain minimum controllable airspeed while on final approach with a partial loss of power in the right engine, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power in the right engine due…NTSB ERA11GA207Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna A185F · Ashland, MEAn inadvertent encounter with localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.NTSB ERA11FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond DA-40 · Allagash, METhe pilot's inadvertent encounter with icing conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing was the pilots’ inadequate preflight weather planning.NTSB ERA11LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlaglor Tom Kolb Aircraft MK III · Stetson, METhe in-flight failure of the No. 1 composite propeller blade due to fatigue, which resulted in a violent vibration, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain.