# NTSB investigations, 1994, 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.

## Latest cases

- [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.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1994
  AND 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?state=ME&year=1994

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