# 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 8 of 21 · 1,006 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB BFO92FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA127.md): Cessna A150L · Troy, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N6054J · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during an aerobatic manuever. - [NTSB BFO92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA122.md): Cessna 185 · Dover Foxcroft, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1992 · N93766 · Substantial damage > Inadequate servicing of the aircraft which resulted in the lack of hydraulic fluid and the consequent loss of brake presure. - [NTSB NYC92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA180.md): Piper PA-46-350 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N350PM · Substantial damage > The pilot did not follow IFR procedures when he disregarded the decision height limitation and failed to initiate a missed approach which resulted in the airplane striking trees. - [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 NYC92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA148.md): Beech 24R · Eliot, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N3824Q · Substantial damage > The pilot allowed the airspeed to get excessive, resulting in the airplane touching down too long and too fast. - [NTSB BFO92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA117.md): Robinson R22A · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N8557Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to execute a landing. - [NTSB BFO92FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA093.md): Cessna U206F · Portland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · CGTCM · Substantial damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, resulting in fuel starvation due to improper positioning of the fuel selector. Factors related to the accident were: an undetermined electrical failure, and loss of fuel quantity indication. - [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 NYC92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA116.md): Cessna 180K · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1992 · N2816K · Substantial damage > The pilots decision to initiate a step turn into the wind. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and gusts. - [NTSB NYC92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA104.md): Cessna 172N · Dexter, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N19801 · Substantial damage > A failure of the top torque link bolt on the nose landing gear which resulted in a landing with a flat strut and misaligned wheel. - [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 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 NYC92DNC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DNC02.md): Craig Morehead Bushby Mustang II · Buxton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 20, 1992 · N519CS · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall with insufficent altitude for recovery. Factors related to the accident were the low clouds and fog, and the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing. - [NTSB BFO92LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA045.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Brewer, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N62951 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to correct an excessive descent rate during flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilots improper compensation for wind conditions. - [NTSB BFO92LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA030.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Brewer, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1992 · N3768M · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to land on an icy runway and then attempt to take off. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to completely raise the flaps after the balked landing. - [NTSB NYC92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA069.md): Cessna 150 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1992 · N6544G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot of N64147 to maintain adequate spacing and visual lookout from N6544G while taxiing, resulting in a ground collision. - [NTSB NYC92LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA060.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Isle Au Haut, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1992 · N36142 · Substantial damage > Fuel system icing and contamination which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent stall and loss of control during a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA091.md): Beech 99 · Bangor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1992 · N209BH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing on an icy surface. Factors related to the accident were the unfavorable winds and the icy ramp conditions. - [NTSB NYC92LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA036.md): Piper PA-31-T1040 · Portland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1991 · N24894 · Substantial damage > The excessive fuel pressure during inflight fuel transferring, which resulted in the rupture of the wing tank and subsequent damage to the wing. Also causal to the accident was the inadequate fuel tank vent system and the inaccurate fuel quantity system. - [NTSB NYC92LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA015.md): Cessna 150L · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1991 · N6544G · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose wheel through bolt as a result of fatigue cracking. - [NTSB NYC92LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA003.md): Cessna 172 · Lincoln, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1991 · N76101 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the transmission lines. A factor was the sunglare. - [NTSB NYC92LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA002.md): Fairchild SA-227AC · Augusta, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1991 · N120FA · Substantial damage > The copilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors were the captain's failure to follow company procedure and both pilot's limited experience. - [NTSB NYC92LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA001.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1991 · N2065E · Substantial damage > The pilot was buzzing and stalled the airplane at too low an altitude to recover. - [NTSB NYC91LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA243.md): Lake LA-4 · Wilton, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N1012L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing on rough water which resulted in the right wing tip contacting the water causing the airplane to nose over and sink. Factors related to the accident were, the pilot's low time and experience in this type… - [NTSB NYC91LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA231.md): Taylorcraft BC/2D · Rangeley, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N95123 · Substantial damage > Improper takeoff planning by the pilot which resulted in an inflight collision with trees during initial climb. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's decision not to use the full lake surface available for takeoff. - [NTSB NYC91LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA223.md): Cessna 150 · Ashland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N22197 · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature liftoff. Factors were the rough airstrip and the soft terrain encountered during landing. - [NTSB NYC91LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA197.md): Cessna 172P · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N5482K · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for gusting winds by the pilot-in-command. - [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 NYC91LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA184.md): Piper PA-11 · Eagle Lake, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N4504M · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude during a landing on glassy water, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB NYC91LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA156.md): Boeing PT-17A75N1 · Limington, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N422S · Substantial damage > The improper handling of the airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control. A factor was the limited experience of the pilot in this model. - [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 NYC91LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA139.md): Beech BE-23-B24R · Caribou, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N6968R · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine driven fuel pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on rough terrain. Factors related to the accident were the decision by the pilot to takeoff with known mechanical deficiencies; the… - [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 NYC91LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA110.md): Cessna 182F · Carrabassett Vy, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N312OU · Substantial damage > Improper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice over unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC91LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA096.md): Cessna 172N · Bar Harbor, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1991 · N2899E · Substantial damage > The engine lost power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB NYC91LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA092.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Westbrook, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1991 · N4155P · Substantial damage > Improper emergency procedures by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience and flight time in type of airplane, the pilots decision to take an airplane with a known mechanical defect, a leaky accelerator pump seal on the… - [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 NYC91DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DNC01.md): Skytek Skyseeker MK II · Chapman, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 1990 · UNREG · Destroyed > In-flight failure of the outboard section of the wing, and the loss of aircraft control. Due to the unauthorized structural modification by the pilot/owner. - [NTSB NYC90FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA227.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Eliot, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N8664P · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the over weight condition, upsloping runway, premature rotation, and the pilot's lack of experience in type aircraft and general aviation operations. - [NTSB NYC90LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA212.md): Piper J3 · Elliotville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N202CJ · Destroyed > A power loss for unknown reasons over unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC90LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA222.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N250SC · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight and inflight planning of the fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and forced landing. - [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 NYC90FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA135.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Greenville, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1990 · N44897 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain the proper altitude, while searching for the destination airport at night. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog obscuring the destination airport lights, mountainous terrain, and the lack of visual perception at… - [NTSB NYC90LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA131.md): Cessna 172 · Augusta, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N2898U · Destroyed > Poor judgement of the pilot, his decision to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of proper certification… - [NTSB NYC90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA121.md): Piper PA-22 · Clayton Lake, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N8121C · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed decision to perform a go around. - [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 NYC90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA081.md): Cessna 182-K · Limington, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1990 · N1895Q · Destroyed > Fuel starvation, due to carburetor contamination, which resulted in a forced landing in unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA058.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Roxbury, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N44068 · Destroyed > Pilot factor in that he failed to plan the approach for gusty wind conditions and impacted trees short of the runway. - [NTSB NYC90LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA021.md): Boeing B75N · Willimantic, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N68972 · Substantial damage > An inadvertent stall clearing trees during a forced landing following a power loss due to a fuel line separating from the carburetor and fuel starvation. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=ME&page=9 ## 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=8&state=ME --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.