Final 2 minor Sep 1, 2025

N3576D accident at Eustis, ME

Cessna 170 — Nose over/nose down at Eustis, ME

DateSep 1, 2025
Tail numberN3576D
AircraftCessna 170 · C170
LocationEustis, ME
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 minor
NTSB caseERA25LA347

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent descent, contact with the water, and a subsequent nose over.

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