# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, ME

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA205.md): Cessna A185F · Avon, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 12, 2026 · N61368 · Substantial damage
  > On May 12, 2026, about 1058 eastern daylight time, a Cessna A185F airplane, N61368, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Avon, Maine. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was owned by the state of Maine and operated as a…
- [NTSB ERA25FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA309.md): Cessna A185F · Bangor, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 22, 2025 · N714HE · Substantial damage
  > On August 22, 2025, at 1321 eastern daylight time, a Cessna A185F, N714HE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bangor, Maine. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was being conducted as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…
- [NTSB ERA22LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA402.md): Cessna U206G · Millinocket, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2022 · N756SG · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate for a glassy water landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA513.md): Cessna A185 · Rangeley Lake, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2019 · N1920Q · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA17LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA307.md): Cessna U206 · Harpswell, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2017 · N4615X · Substantial damage
  > A 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 ERA17CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA213.md): Cessna 207 · Vinalhaven, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2017 · N207GM · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA15CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA095.md): Cessna A185E · Lewiston, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2015 · N70037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with parked airplanes.
- [NTSB ERA14LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA084.md): Beech A36 · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2014 · N1803X · No damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation due to a cardiac event during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA14CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA021.md): Cessna A185F · Northeast Carry, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N93037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off for an intended night water landing, and his subsequent loss of depth perception during that landing attempt.
- [NTSB ERA12FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA007.md): Cessna 207A · Matinicus Island, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N70437 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA11LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA405.md): Cessna U206G · Matinicus Island, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2011 · N910TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA11GA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11GA207.md): Cessna A185F · Ashland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 24, 2011 · N724MT · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA09LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA352.md): Cessna U206F · Islesboro, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2009 · N33243 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB DFW08LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA019.md): Cessna U206G · Lebanon, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2007 · N8777Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the crankshaft resulting in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC07CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA097.md): Cessna A185F · Ashland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2007 · N4756E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor in this accident was the frozen, slush covered lake.
- [NTSB NYC06IA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA226.md): Cessna 206F · Matinicus Islnd, ME · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2006 · N8411Q · Minor damage
  > An engine kick back of undetermined origin during engine start.
- [NTSB NYC06CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA140.md): Cessna A185E · Turner, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N185RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, resulting in a runway undershoot, and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC03FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA197.md): Cessna U206F · Greenville, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2003 · N755FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management by which he failed to position the fuel selector in the proper position and resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb.
- [NTSB IAD02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA041.md): Cessna U206F · Matinicus, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2002 · N1523U · Substantial damage
  > A partially blocked fuel metering unit inlet screen, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Also causal, was the operator's lack of inlet screen inspection procedures.
- [NTSB NYC01LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA183.md): Beech BE-36 · Biddeford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N3680U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with a control column lock installed.
- [NTSB NYC97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA153.md): Cessna 185 · Norway, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N8717Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to avoid an obstacle.
- [NTSB NYC96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA041.md): Cessna U206G · Bangor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N6250X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to properly plan his approach for landing, so that the airplane would not stall or touchdown hard. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, the accumulation…
- [NTSB NYC95LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA093.md): Cessna 185 · Bangor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1995 · N62EC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the right main gear.
- [NTSB BFO94T#001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94T%23001.md): Cessna 210 · Augusta, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Apr 20, 1994 · N6428C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC92FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA164.md): Beech D55 · Oxford, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1992 · N14WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and fuel tank selection for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power in both engines during takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA071.md): Cessna U206E · Turner, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N9446G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA234.md): Cessna 185F · Sanford, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N1745R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing in trees.
- [NTSB NYC90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA160.md): Cessna U206F · Augusta, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N8514Q · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to compensate for wind conditions. The unfavorable wind conditions and rough water were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA162.md): Beech F33A · Waterville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N961WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard of NOTAMS and the excessive landing speed which resulted in a long landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC87FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA015.md): Cessna 185 · Greenville, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1986 · N61438 · Substantial damage
  > Th plt stated that the acft encountered crosswinds of 20 KTS gusting to 30 KTS as the acft was coming off the step during liftoff in the open lake. The acft's right wing was forced down, the right float struck the water which resulted in the right wing…
- [NTSB NYC85LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA192.md): Cessna P206D · Limerick, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1985 · N8789Z · Substantial damage
  > During the short field approach, as the aircraft passed over the tree line, the sink rate suddenly increased. The pilot applied power and increased the pitch but the aircraft touching down hard and bounced. A second touch down was made and as the nosewheel…
- [NTSB NYC83FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA204.md): Beech S35 · Wiscasset, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N193H · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed taking off on a foggy night with a low overcast sky condition. Shortly after taking off, the plane was observed to turn at low alt, then enter a nose down attitude. The acft crashed & the non-instrument rated plt & passenger were fatally…
- [NTSB NYC82FNC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNC05.md): Cessna 210 · Carrabassett, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 14, 1982 · N3942Y · Substantial damage
  > During a straight-in approach to runway 35, the aircraft touched down short of the threshold. It decelerated rapidly in deep packed snow, slid over a snow bank, and came to rest on the paved runway. The nosewheel collapsed and the pilot suffered serious head…
- [NTSB NYC78FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA035.md): Beech S35 · Carrabassett, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 19, 1978 · N5789K · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FNC51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FNC51.md): Cessna A185E · Patten, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1977 · N4569F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FNC17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FNC17.md): Cessna 172 · Caribu, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 13, 1977 · N7138Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FNC14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FNC14.md): Cessna 210D · Oxford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1972 · N3940Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72DNC30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72DNC30.md): Beech 58 · Millinocket, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1972 · N4626A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FNC28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FNC28.md): Cessna U206 · Bridgton, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1971 · N2186F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC71FFG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FFG15.md): Cessna 310N · Auburn, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1971 · N5046Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0371.md): Beech 35 · Old Town, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1968 · N3114V · Substantial damage

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17032'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17032&state=ME

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