# Fatal NTSB investigations, 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA310.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1 · Bristol, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 20, 2026 · N83RF · Substantial damage
  > On August 20, 2026, about 1300 eastern daylight time, a Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA20-A1, N83RF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bristol, Maine. The pilot was fatally injured, and the pilot-rated passenger sustained minor…
- [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 CEN26FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA098.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B16 · Bangor, ME · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Preliminary report · Jan 26, 2026 · N10KJ · Substantial damage
  > On January 25, 2026, at 1944 eastern standard time (EST), a Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (Challenger 650) airplane, N10KJ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Bangor, Maine. The pilot, copilot, and 4 passengers were fatally…
- [NTSB ERA25FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA332.md): Czech Sport Sportcruiser · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 4, 2025 · N336SC · Substantial damage
  > On 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 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 ERA24FA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA323.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Trenton, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 25, 2024 · N990PT · Destroyed
  > The 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 ERA23FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA346.md): Beech C-99 · Litchfield, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 22, 2023 · N55RP · Destroyed
  > A horizontal stabilizer pitch trim anomaly that was not identified in the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA23FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA006.md): Beech A36 · Arundel, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 5, 2022 · N902AT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness, which resulted in an unstabilized approach, descent below published minimum altitudes, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA18FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA206.md): Piper PA60 · Greenville, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2018 · C-GRRS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA15FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA326.md): Piper PA44 · Houlton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2015 · N553MD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's descent below the published minimum descent altitude in night instrument meteorological conditions without visual contact with the runway environment, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain short of the runway. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA14FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA337.md): Culver LFA · Limington, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2014 · N41716 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 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 ERA13FA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA388.md): Cessna 172 · Limington, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2013 · N8063B · Substantial damage
  > An impairing medical event of undetermined origin that led to a loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA059.md): Cessna 172N · Owls Head, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2012 · N6142F · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA12LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA411.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Portland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N39443 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the No. 3 piston skirt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the subsequent ditching in the ocean.
- [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 ERA11FA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA493.md): Cessna 172M · Greenville, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N9932V · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA11FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA233.md): Cessna 402B · Biddeford, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N402RC · Substantial damage
  > The 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 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 ERA11FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA182.md): Diamond DA-40 · Allagash, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2011 · CGPDO · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA10LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA422.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Harrison, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N96389 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA10LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA390.md): Cessna A185F · Rockwood, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N369E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear prior to a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to medication.
- [NTSB ERA10FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA364.md): S.C. Aerostar Yak52 · South Portland, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2010 · N52MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency return to the airport following a total loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and…
- [NTSB ERA10LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA105.md): Cessna 172S · Greenbush, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2010 · N5118J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a transoceanic flight in turbulent, icing conditions, with an overweight airplane that was not approved for moderate turbulence and not equipped with deicing systems. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB MIA08LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA161.md): GT Ultralights Airborne Edge X · Franklin, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform low-altitude maneuvers and his failure to maintain clearance from the surface of the bay. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB NYC08LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA223.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rockland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N8776N · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot becoming spatially disorientated after inadvertently entering instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA215.md): Cessna P337H · Cape Elizabeth, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N15EM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in instrument meteorological conditions after experiencing an attitude indicator malfunction.
- [NTSB NYC08FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA155.md): SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 · Belfast, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N601RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA08MA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08MA051.md): Cessna 525 · West Gardiner, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2008 · N102PT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB ATL07LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA110.md): Cessna T206H · Lovell, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2007 · N206MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious floatplane's landing gear during a water landing.
- [NTSB NYC06FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA154.md): Cessna 172N · Newry, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N572BA · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB NYC05FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA138.md): Cessna 172C · Winthrop, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2005 · N1680Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB IAD04LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA036.md): Cessna 172M · Brownville Junc, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N12959 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions and the rising terrain.
- [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 NYC03FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA129.md): Cessna 150H · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N6566S · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delayed remedial action, the loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel, an obstructed fuel screen, and the…
- [NTSB NYC03GA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03GA094.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ashland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 4, 2003 · N46773 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to over-the-counter medications, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB IAD03FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA004.md): Cessna 182S · Brownville Jct, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2002 · N100TY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying in mountainous terrain at night. A factor was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA195.md): Paiement Rans S-12 · Mercer, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N7011Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision, and failure to maintain adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with a wire during a low altitude flight.
- [NTSB NYC01FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA201.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Sedgwick, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N80195 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC01FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA058.md): Beech B200 · Rangeley, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2000 · N30EM · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, mountainous terrain, snow showers, clouds, and the pilot's decision to cancel…
- [NTSB IAD00FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA076.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Kennebunkport, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2000 · N411JL · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of the #4 connecting rod for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the forced ocean ditching.
- [NTSB NYC00MA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00MA201.md): Grumman G-159 · Linneus, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2000 · CGNAK · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control. Factors in this accident were clouds, and a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, while in cruise flight above the airplane's single engine…
- [NTSB NYC99FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA210.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Saddle Island, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1999 · N98PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees.
- [NTSB NYC98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA092.md): Aerostar 600A · Mapleton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1998 · N7527S · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC98FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA071.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Presque Isle, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1998 · N777HM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his descent below the minimum descent altitude. Contributing factors were the night conditions, low ceilings, and fog.
- [NTSB IAD97FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA095.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Penobscot, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N3896T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in the loss of control. Factors relating to the accident were the fog and the pilot's lack of an instrument rating.
- [NTSB NYC97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA037.md): Richardson Kitfox 4 · Trenton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1996 · N922VR · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. The airplane's excessive gross weight was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA157.md): Cessna 182P · Brewer, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N9920E · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, during a missed approach, after diverting to an alternate destination, while on his first solo flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
- [NTSB NYC96FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA123.md): Beech E90 · Woolwich, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1996 · N916PA · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane while climbing after takeoff, due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the improper…
- [NTSB IAD96FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA090.md): Cessna 320C · Winslow, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1996 · N78KA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain (river). The known icing condition was a related factor.

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## 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&state=ME

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