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
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