# 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. Page 11 of 21 · 1,006 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC83FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA260.md): Cessna 170B · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N2429D · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees during a go-around at night in a ground fog. The plt had called his wife and discussed the weather. He decided on an alternate arpt if the weather created problems. He had flown into bowman field many times at night and knew the… - [NTSB NYC83LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA213.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Rangeley, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N39934 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that a downdraft was encountered on the approach and in adding power to counteract, the airspeed increased over the threshold as the downdraft subsided. The acft floated 1/3 down the 2700 ft rwy and the remaining 1800FT was insufficient to… - [NTSB NYC83FNC11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNC11.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Fort Kent, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1983 · N7693S · Substantial damage > After aprx 10 min of flt, the eng lost power & the plt made an emergency landing in a potatoe field. During the landing, the float plane was substantially damaged. A large quantity of water was found in the fuel tanks. - [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 NYC83FNC10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNC10.md): Piper PA 28 181 · Baxter State Pk, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1983 · CGPJX · Destroyed > The pilot does not recall any details of the flight after departing montreal. The wreckage was not recovered nor examined. - [NTSB NYC83LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA191.md): Cessna 152 · Millinocket, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1983 · N5357P · Substantial damage > After a solo x-country flt, the plt misjudged the landing flare & landed on the nose wheel. The acft bounced at least twice. The prop, nosewheel & crankshaft was damaged. - [NTSB NYC83FNC08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNC08.md): Cessna 172L · Moose River, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 14, 1983 · N3821Q · Destroyed > The plt reported that he encountered wind shear & stalled on final approach, which resulted in a bounced landing, then the plane settled and bounced again. He reported that he attempted to go around, but could not get the acft to accelerate to climb speed.… - [NTSB NYC83FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA172.md): Piper J3C-65S · Abbot Village, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1983 · N42847 · Destroyed > The acft was observed to depart a pond to the south & climb over trees when the eng lost power. The acft started a rightbank as if to return to the pond & stalled into the trees. One witness heard the eng restart just before the crash. The last annual… - [NTSB NYC83FNC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNC03.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Vinalhaven, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 25, 1983 · N5015L · Destroyed > The acft crashed following a water takeoff from a small Lake. The pilot and witnesses stated that for approximately two hours before departure an attempt was made to remove water from the tail section of the acft. The water had accumulated due to a missing… - [NTSB NYC83LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA123.md): Cessna 180H · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1983 · N9052M · Substantial damage > The wx was estimated at 2,000 to 2,500 ft overcast when the flt departed Greenville at 1820. Horseshoe pond is 1,500 ft MSL & surrounded by 2,700 ft mountains. As the acft approached the pass the pond was visible. However a south wind prevailed & fog had… - [NTSB NYC83LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA119.md): Beech Sport · Bangor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1983 · N24687 · Destroyed > The acft ran off the runway and collapsed the landing gear during landing. The student pilot had made 7 successful landings. On this final landing a gust of wind blew the acft across the runway and the pilot lost direction control. The acft went off the left… - [NTSB NYC83LNC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LNC02.md): Aeronca 7AC · Johnson Pond, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 15, 1983 · N1241E · Destroyed > The acft lifted off from the surface of Johnson Pond and was climbing over trees when the plt made a sharp turn and the acft struck a tree. The acft then impacted the ground and was destroyed by impact and fire. - [NTSB NYC83FNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNC01.md): Quickie Q-2 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 14, 1983 · N298P · Substantial damage > The new home-built acft had no previous flt time. After making preparations, the plt taxied to rwy 33 for high speed taxi runs with runway lift-offs. On the first high speed run, he lifted off to about 20 ft AGL, then landed back on the rwy. He reported that… - [NTSB NYC83FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA061.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Alton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1983 · N95176 · Destroyed > The pax stated that the fuselage & right wing tanks contained automotive fuel. The eng was warmed up an estimated 30 minprior to takeoff. The acft was observed to lift off about 1/2 way down the 1600 ft strip. At about 30-40 ft the acft began a right banking… - [NTSB NYC83FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA004.md): Ted Smith 601P · Augusta, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1982 · N90439 · Destroyed > Pilot lost control of his aircraft during low altitude maneuvers to align the aircraft for landing. The low ceiling and rising terrain around the airport influenced the pilots decisions to make tight turns at low altitude. The aircraft was stalled and rolled… - [NTSB NYC83IA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83IA013.md): Piper J3C-65 · Augusta, ME · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1982 · N25973 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The student and flight instructor (CFI) of Cessna 172, N5742T, started to taxi while the student and CFI of Piper JC3-65, N25973, were landing. The Cessna aircrew saw the Piper land and turn off onto the same taxiway that they were on, but from the opposite… - [NTSB NYC82DA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA233.md): Cessna 205A · Augusta, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 17, 1982 · N4868U · Substantial damage > On landing, a severe drag on the left landing gear overcame pilot's attempted corrections. The aircraft went off the runway, down an embankment and overturned. The left brake locked, due to corrosion of carrier pins. - [NTSB NYC82DA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA225.md): Cessna 172K · Vinalhaven, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N84220 · Destroyed > The engine lost power at 100 feet of altitude after takeoff. The pilot found by pumping the throttle, he could regain some power. The aircraft collided with trees and came to rest on the ground. The mixture control cable had separated about one inch from it… - [NTSB NYC82FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA208.md): Erco 415C · Carthage, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1982 · N3728H · Destroyed > The aircraft was observed flying at low altitude during which the engine sounds ceased. The aircraft stalled and descended vertically to the ground. - [NTSB NYC82FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA193.md): Cessna 180H · Porter, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1982 · N2800T · Substantial damage > The acft was taking off from a pond which is about 4,200 ft at its longest length. A power line extends across the pond about 2,000 ft from the south end. The acft was observed to takeoff to the north remaining on the water while passing under the wires. The… - [NTSB NYC82DA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA185.md): Grumman AA-5A · Wiscasset, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1982 · N8476B · Substantial damage > The student pilot was making an approach and was low and slow. By the time the instructor took over the aircraft the recovery was slow and the aircraft touched down in rough terrain 500 feet short of the runway. The nose gear snapped offduring landing. - [NTSB NYC82DNC12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DNC12.md): Boeing PT-17 · Hamlin, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N1344M · Substantial damage > The pilot departed a private strip with 150 gallons of water mixed with fungicide and insecticide. After takeoff, he turned and began climbing over rising terrain. The terrain sloped upward from a river, rising about 400 ft. the pilot reported that he failed… - [NTSB NYC82FNC11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNC11.md): Firefly 7 · Winslow, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 20, 1982 · N4041P · Substantial damage > While descending to land in an open field, the balloon began drifting towards high powerlines. In an attempt to avoid a collision, the pilot fired the burner approximately nine times, using short blasts of the burner. The balloon failed to gain altitude and… - [NTSB NYC82DA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA150.md): Cessna 172N · Millinocket, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1982 · N1302F > After takeoff at about 50 ft AGL the plt reached down to recover his watch which had fallen to the floor. At the same time the pax accidently pushed forward on the other wheel causing the acft to hit the water & nose over. The acft sank &was not recovered. - [NTSB NYC82DA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA173.md): Cessna 150L · Shapleigh, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N11457 · Substantial damage > The pilot departed on a cross-country flight from jackman, ME to rochester, NH and return. Prior to takeoff, the fuel tanks were topped off. During the preflight, the left fuel gauge was found to be "pinned" at the full position and was inoperative. After… - [NTSB NYC82DA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA132.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Presque Isle, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N9592J · Substantial damage > During a cross-country flight the pilot made two stops to avoid a slow moving front, the pilot stated he reached the destination later than planned and departed with less fuel on board than planned. The engine quit during the return flight. A forced landing… - [NTSB NYC82DA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA127.md): Cessna 182H · Fort Fairfield, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1982 · N8558S · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the aircraft was slow to accelerate in loose gravel at the beginning of the takeoff roll. He reported that he rotated for takeoff before reaching his abort point about 1000 ft down the 2100 ft runway. He stated that the aircraft was not… - [NTSB NYC82DA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA112.md): Cessna 172P · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N52178 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during takeoff, there was a partial loss of engine power after the float plane had climbed about 200 to 300 ft. carburetor heat was applied, but there was no immediate effect. The pilot reported that after the plane started to settle,… - [NTSB NYC82FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA091.md): Cessna 172P · Sanford, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1982 · N53442 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > A Piper PA-28, N81029, and a Cessna 172P, N53442, were approaching to land on runway 14, when they collided about 1000 ft from the threshold. The pilot of the Piper stated that he had entered the traffic pattern and began to explain the mechanics of the… - [NTSB NYC82FNC09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNC09.md): Cessna U206 · Millinocket, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 6, 1982 · N60166 · Substantial damage > Before departing smith pond, Maine, the pilot checked the fuel and estimated he had between 30 and 40 gallons on board. He flew to waterville, then to katachdine lake, and was on the next leg of the flight when the engine lost power. He switched tanks and the… - [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 NYC82FNC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNC04.md): Aeronca 7EC · New Gloucester, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 14, 1982 · N4393C · Destroyed > The pilot flew the ski equipped aircraft to a frozen lake where he met two friends who were ice fishing. Later, after he visited with his friends and had given each of them a ride in the aircraft, the pilot took off again. After takeoff, the pilot turned back… - [NTSB NYC82FNC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNC03.md): Cessna 182K · Eliot, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1981 · N2677Q · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC81FNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNC01.md): Cessna 180 · Millinocket, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1981 · N7955V · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC82FNC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNC02.md): Cessna 150K · Oxford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 10, 1981 · N5685G · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC82FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA001.md): Fairchild M-62A · Carrabassett, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 5, 1981 · N60542 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC81DNC22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DNC22.md): Piper J3C · Greenville, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1981 · N28099 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FNC21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNC21.md): Cessna 150 · Carrabassett, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1981 · N3483V · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC81FNC20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNC20.md): Boeing A75L · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1981 · N1153V · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA077.md): Republic RC-3 · Greenfield, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 21, 1981 · N6421K · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FNC18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNC18.md): Cessna 172 · Kittery, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1981 · N734QZ · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FNC17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNC17.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Dexter, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1981 · N85419 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FNC16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNC16.md): Cessna 180 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1981 · N3336T · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81DNC14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DNC14.md): Weatherly 201C · Washburn, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 16, 1981 · N9036W · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC81FNC13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNC13.md): Cessna 172F · Pownal, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 26, 1981 · N8324U · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC81DNC12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DNC12.md): Piper PA-18 · Allagash River, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1981 · N1367C · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81IA048.md): Dehavilland DHC-6 · Unity, ME · Incident · No injuries · Closed · May 12, 1981 · N386EX · Minor damage - [NTSB NYC81FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA045.md): N.American T-28 · Portland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1981 · N14145 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FNC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNC07.md): Cessna 172 · Wiscasset, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1981 · N2466E · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FNC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNC04.md): Piper PA-28 · Limerick, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 19, 1980 · N9514W · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=ME&page=12 ## 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' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=11&state=ME --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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