Preliminary None May 1, 2026

N18516 accident at Bangor, ME

Beech C23 — Loss of engine power (partial) at BGR (Bangor, ME)

DateMay 1, 2026
Tail numberN18516
AircraftBeech C23 · Beechcraft Musketeer/Sundowner · BE23
LocationBGR — Bangor, ME
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA26LA196

Report summary

Loss of engine power (partial) during initial climb Injuries: None. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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