# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC95FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA210.md): Cessna 172M · Portland, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N6564H · Destroyed
  > an engine malfunction for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing which resulted in an accelerated stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB NYC95LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA198.md): Bell 206B · Bingham, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N16915 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate landing flare resulting in a hard landing and roll over, and a subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC95FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA188.md): Beech 58 · Mapleton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N168CG · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently shut down the right engine and feathered the propeller after a loss of power in the left engine, and he failed to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the ground. A factor relating…
- [NTSB BFO95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA067.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Phillips, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1995 · N91469 · Destroyed
  > the private pilot's failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance from obstacles during the takeoff/initial climb. Related factors are the grass/turf runway, the improper weight and balance, and the tailwind.
- [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 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 BFO95LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA030.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Belfast, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N5554Z · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A related factor was the presence of high snowbanks along the sides of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA036.md): Piper J3C · Waldoboro, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1994 · N98542 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift off which resulted in insufficient climb performance and collision with trees.
- [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 BFO95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA007.md): Cessna A185F · N New Portland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N9667Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the landing gear was in the proper position for landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA006.md): Cessna 140 · Farmington, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1994 · N2450V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA174.md): Piper PA-24-250 · North Anson, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N55GV · Substantial damage
  > the inadequately installed cylinder mounting stud nuts, by the engine overhaul facility, which resulted in the separation of the number two cylinder and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA170.md): Eagle DW-1 · Houlton, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N8810Z · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection which failed to detect internal corrosion of the magneto, resulting in ignition arcing and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA159.md): Bell UH-1B · Carrabasset, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1994 · N204JB · Substantial damage
  > Fracture failure of the tail rotor drive intermediate gearbox.
- [NTSB BFO94LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA148.md): Piper PA -28-181 · Skowhegan, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1994 · N11HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to do a go around which resulted in an inflight collision with trees during a delayed aborted landing to avoid a runway overrun.
- [NTSB BFO94FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA134.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Lake Strm, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N8588Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempted a maneuver at an altitude insufficient for recovery. A factor in the accident was pilot physical impairment due to alcohol consumption.
- [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 NYC94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA137.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Augusta, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1994 · N32925 · Substantial damage
  > The improper positioning of the fuel selector because of inadequate inflight decision/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [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 BFO94LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA115.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Orrington, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N2000U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed which resulted in a hard landing. Related factors were the soft, and upslope field.
- [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 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 NYC94LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA072.md): Randolph Flagg Boredom Fighter · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N1932F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA044.md): Cessna 172 · East Newport, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1994 · N100DF · Substantial damage
  > Improper engine maintenance by the operator resulting in oil exhaustion and subsequent internal engine damage.
- [NTSB NYC94LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA041.md): Cessna 172N · Bar Harbor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1993 · N5753E · Substantial damage
  > A disconnected fuel line with the carburetor not installed, and improper dispatch of the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC94LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · North Haven, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N55719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive speed and altitude during the approach which resulted in a landing overrun of the runway. Factors were a precautionary landing and a ravine.
- [NTSB BFO94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA020.md): Robinson R-22 · Rockland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1993 · N8380J · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM, 2) the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing, resulting in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB BFO94FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA013.md): Bell 206L-1 · Portland, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1993 · N911ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to assure that adequate fuel was available to complete the flight, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors which contributed to the…
- [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 BFO93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA166.md): Wilson KIT FOX Model 4 · Bowdoinham, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1993 · N193CW · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB BFO93LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA150.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Caribou, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N7507P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA171.md): Cessna 172 · Phillips, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N90441 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC93LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA150.md): Erco 415D · Thomaston, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · CFJUB · Substantial damage
  > The improper weather evaluation by the non-instrument-rated pilot, and the subsequent VFR flight into instrument meteorologial conditions, resulting in a collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N25211 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in the collapse of the nose gear and the subsequent nose over. A factor was an improper flare.
- [NTSB NYC93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA146.md): Cessna 172N · Leeds, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N739EP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO93LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA120.md): Cessna 150J · East Corinth, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1993 · N50896 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of airspeed while making a precautionary landing without airspeed indication, and the block pitot tube.
- [NTSB BFO93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA111.md): Cessna 150 · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N61058 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of the tail wheel steering due to undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB NYC93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA134.md): Cessna 150E · Oxford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1993 · N3023J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [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 NYC93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA070.md): Stinson 108-2 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N8775K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot at the controls failed to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor provided inadequate supervision. A related factor was the pilot at the controls had no flight experience in the make and model of airplane being flown.
- [NTSB BFO93LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA055.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Monticello, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1993 · N41422 · Substantial damage
  > A disconnection of the fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA052.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Gloucester, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N25881 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff due to undetermined reasons, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [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 BFO93FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA034.md): Cessna 180F · Brewer, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1993 · N4607U · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, and the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB BFO93LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA028.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1993 · N6192A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision to continue a landing without runway lights, and his delay in initiating a go-around. A related factor was the pilot's over confidence in his ability.
- [NTSB BFO93IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93IA026.md): Boeing 737-130 · Portland, ME · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1993 · N403PE · No damage
  > The pilot in command's excessive airspeed during approach, and his failure to follow the proper braking procedures during landing as per company training. Factors contributing to the accident include a tailwind and a wet, downhill runway.
- [NTSB BFO92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA150.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Bethel, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N5867W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude to avoid the terrain. The dark night was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA138.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N4319A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing.

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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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=7&state=ME

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