N89351CESSNA 1402025-08-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140S/N: 8379

Summary

On August 08, 2025, a Cessna 140 (N89351) was involved in an incident near Rangeley, ME. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA304. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N89351.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 8, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA304
Location
Rangeley, ME
Event ID
20250818200804
Coordinates
44.988905, -70.657400
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
8379
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BEEBE MICHAEL W
Address
PO BOX 1086
City
RANGELEY
State / Zip Code
ME 04970-1086
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA25LA304