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October 4, 1991 · Cessna 172 · N2065E
Auburn, ME
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Auburn, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N2065E
Operator
Turner Avn
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC92LA001
THE AIRPLANE WAS SEEN FLYING ABOUT 50 FEET ABOVE THE WATER.THE NOSE OF THE AIRPLANE PITCHED UP AND THEN STALLED, RESULTING THE AIRPLANE IMPACTING INTO THE WATER. THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN AND A POLICE OFFICER SAID THEY SMELLED ALCOHOL ON THE STUDENT PILOT'S BREATH AT THE HOSPITAL AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT REFUSED A DRUG ALCOHOL TEST.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT WAS BUZZING AND STALLED THE AIRPLANE AT TOO LOW AN ALTITUDE TO RECOVER.
Full Narrative
THE AIRPLANE WAS SEEN FLYING ABOUT 50 FEET ABOVE THE WATER.THE NOSE OF THE AIRPLANE PITCHED UP AND THEN STALLED, RESULTING THE AIRPLANE IMPACTING INTO THE WATER. THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN AND A POLICE OFFICER SAID THEY SMELLED ALCOHOL ON THE STUDENT PILOT'S BREATH AT THE HOSPITAL AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE PILOT REFUSED A DRUG ALCOHOL TEST.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN2065E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTurner Avn
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 38 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT