N3576DCESSNA 1702025-09-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 170S/N: 27119

Summary

On September 01, 2025, a Cessna 170 (N3576D) was involved in an accident near Eustis, ME. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA347. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3576D.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 1, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA347
Location
Eustis, ME
Event ID
20250917201020
Coordinates
45.208884, -70.377349
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
27119
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
170C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VORPAGEL STEPHEN L
Address
459 MAIN ST
City
READFIELD
State / Zip Code
ME 04355-3300
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# ERA25LA347