# NTSB investigations, ME: Loss of control - in flight

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 NYC06LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA228.md): Piper PA-12 · Orient, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N4459M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was his inadequate weight and balance calculations and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC06CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA146.md): Theordore Jankowski Rans S-12 · Caribou, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2006 · N248PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a subsequent impact with trees. A factor in the accident was the unmowed area of vegetation.
- [NTSB NYC06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA126.md): Piper J3C · Old Town, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N1401V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB NYC06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA125.md): Robinson R-22 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N720RJ · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with settling-with-power, which resulted in a hard landing, and subsequent roll-over. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC05LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA142.md): Raytheon BE-390 · Rockland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2005 · N701DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA138.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Rangeley, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2005 · N747AW · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the yaw damper system due to fluid contamination. Factors in the accident were the air condition exhaust vent design and the design stress limits of the airplane were exceeded.
- [NTSB IAD05CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA134.md): Lamont Aventura II · Hope, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N9138W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with water. A factor to the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA196.md): Cessna 180D · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2003 · N6445X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation and inspection of an aileron cable by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of control in-flight and subsequent collision with water.
- [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 NYC02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA165.md): Cessna 172G · Sangerville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N56BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [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 NYC00LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA191.md): Robinson R-22B · Harpswell, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2000 · N2365S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight decision to maneuver at a low airspeed with a left-quartering tailwind which resulted in a loss of tailrotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC99LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA144.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Corinna, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1999 · N36205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA146.md): Piper PA28-140 · Rockland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N5755F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB IAD98LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA080.md): Aeronca 7FC · Somesville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N7694E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and decision, which fail to consider the effect of takeoff in the direction of the sunlight, which resulted in the pilot encountering sunglare and the loss of aircraft control.
- [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 NYC97LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA067.md): Piper PA-12 · Clayton Lake, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1997 · N2852M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and uncontrolled descent to the frozen lake surface.
- [NTSB NYC97LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA060.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1997 · N2914A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature raising of the flaps during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment after lift-off, which allowed the airplane to…
- [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 NYC96LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA167.md): Bell 206B · Starks, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1996 · N9913K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to operate at slow airspeed, and close to the critical relative wind azimuth area in gusty, variable winds, which resulted in an inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The gusty crosswind and lack of a suitable terrain for…
- [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 NYC95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA094.md): Cessna 172G · Augusta, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1995 · N3799L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delay in aborting the landing attempt. The crosswind, and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind were factors.
- [NTSB NYC95LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Glenburn, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1994 · N112KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's (1) improper decision to initiate a takeoff with ice on the wing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA014.md): Cessna 172L · Bethel, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N19735 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate control of the airplane during a go-around. The gusty wind conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB BFO94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA129.md): Enstrom F-28A · Bangor, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1994 · N292Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control. Factors are dark night conditions, and the pilot's execution of an evasive maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC94LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA120.md): Freeman PRO-STAR II · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N43579 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA104.md): Cessna 172P · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N5482K · Substantial damage
  > The premature retraction of the wing flaps by the pilot after takeoff, resulting in a loss of lift and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA088.md): Aeronca 11AC · Berwick, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N3167E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which fail to detect proper operation of the elevator which resulted in the loss of control inflight. A factor is inadequate maintenance which consisted of misrigging of the elevator flight controls.
- [NTSB BFO93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA177.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Mattawamkeag, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1993 · N11689 · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilot's initiation of an excessive maneuver (steep bank turn) at 400 feet above the ground, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and 2) the pilot's lack of recognition of the nature of the emergency, causing a delay in performing remedial action to…
- [NTSB NYC93LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA126.md): Robinson R22 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1993 · N8557Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while hovering, resulting in the main rotor blades impacting the ground.
- [NTSB BFO93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA042.md): Asselyn Xenair CH701 · Durham, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N942PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control after lift-off. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition and proximity of the power line.
- [NTSB BFO92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N1607C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB BFO92LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA074.md): Cessna 172N · St Francis, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1992 · N739GM · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC91FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA188.md): Cessna 172M · Phillips, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N85HC · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall and loss of control due to the pilot's improper use of the wing flaps for takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's misunderstanding of airplane performance, and the pilot's decision to takeoff uphill.
- [NTSB NYC91FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA154.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Millinocket, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N2155E · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a precautionary landing on a road, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper replacement of an oil temperature gage, and a…
- [NTSB NYC91FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA069.md): Cessna 172P · Augusta, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1991 · N62746 · Destroyed
  > The pilot rotated the airplane at an improper speed, then allowed the climb angle to become too steep, causing an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Contributing factors in the accident were; the pilot failed to use all of the…
- [NTSB NYC91FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA034.md): Cessna 172M · Perham, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1990 · N9086H · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating flight into known icing conditions which resulted in an accumulation of airframe ice and a failure to maintain airspeed. The contributing factor was the existing icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA113.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rumford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N85173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot made a steep turn to avoid the shore line and inadvertently stalled. Factors related to the accident were: the pilots decision to takeoff with a canoe strapped to one of the floats and his lack of experience in carrying a canoe on the floats.
- [NTSB NYC89FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA183.md): Beech B24R · Wiscasset, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N2175W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane and uncontrolled descent during attempted flight in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA045.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gorham, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1989 · N43561 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed when he diverted his attention during a low pass and allowed the aircraft to enter a stall/spin. The unfavorable wind was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC89FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA062.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Limington, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1989 · N5704D · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse wind conditions, lack of pilot experience in the type of aircraft, and the lack of shoulder harness/upper body…
- [NTSB NYC88LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA214.md): Bell 47G5 · Biddeford, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1988 · N14861 · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter made an approach to a low hover above a hard surfaced rwy. The helicopter was slowly air taxiing when the plt felt the helicopter become unstable directionally and he considered making a run-on landing. However, before he could make the landing…
- [NTSB NYC88LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA209.md): Bell 47G3B-1 · Oakland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1988 · N6286N · Destroyed
  > During an aerial photography flt, the pilot was maneuvering at 30 ft, at 25 mph and making a right turn over a lake when the nose of the helicopter swung to the right unexpectedly. He stated that 'when the aircraft entered the unexpected swing to the right I…
- [NTSB NYC88LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA149.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1988 · N84493 · Destroyed
  > According to witnesses, the pilot had been drinking and two friends drove him to the airport and watched as he departed. They noted that the aircraft was climbing steeply after liftoff and then observed the aircraft's rotating beacon as the aircraft spiraled…
- [NTSB NYC87DNC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNC05.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 28, 1987 · N114 · Destroyed
  > The pilot was taking off from a lake during windy conditions. The aircraft stalled shortly after takeoff. The aircraft was about 60 feet above the surface. The nose dropped and the aircraft impacted the water. The pilot reported that there was turbulence…
- [NTSB NYC87FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA120.md): Cessna 172P · Berwick, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1987 · N55309 · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed doing stalls. A witness said that prior to the crash he saw the nose lower and the right wing drop. The aircraft then entered into a spiral. It was observed descending into trees in a spiral. The plt was found in the right front seat.…
- [NTSB NYC87DNC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNC04.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · West Farmington, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 27, 1986 · N95575 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft climbed in a steep attitude after takeoff to an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL. The acft then stalled and impacted the terrain in a left wing low attitude.
- [NTSB NYC85LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA257.md): Cessna 172P · Canada Falls Lk, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1985 · N54103 · Substantial damage
  > Cessna 172, a floatplane encountered a wind gust while landing on water. In an attempt to compensate for the wind. One of the wings contacted the water surface.
- [NTSB NYC85LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA218.md): Piper PA-18-95 · Millinocket, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1985 · N3287Z · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he was departing from south twin lake in winds that were from 270 deg at 12 gusting 20 KTS. After the acft lifted off the water, he started a slight turn. He stated that at about that time, a gust of wind simultaneously lifted the nose &…

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=250&state=ME

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