Cessna 182K accident near Matincus Island, Maine, July 8, 2007
On July 8, 2007 at about 8:30 pm local time, a Cessna 182K, registered N2762Q, was substantially damaged in an accident near Matincus Island, Maine (Matinicus Island Airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
An evasive maneuver to avoid a bird, while on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 8, 2007 · about 8:30 pm local time
- Place
- Matincus Island, Maine · Matinicus Island Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries; 1 other was unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182K · all 182Ks on the register
- Registration
- N2762Q · no longer on the register · serial 18257962
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot reported that he had turned onto short final for runway 18, when an eagle appeared very close to the right side of the airplane. He made a steep left turn to avoid the eagle, and applied full power, in an effort to clear the tree line to the left of the runway; however, the nose landing gear impacted the trees. The airplane subsequently impacted the left side of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 3,900 hours in all; 3,700 in this make and model; 25 in the last 90 days; 10 in the last 30 days; 3,800 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, April 1, 2007
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-470 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: RKD Rockland ME at 8:15 pm
- Destination: 35ME Matincus Island ME
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 18, 1,700 ft by 30 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 260° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 11,000 ft
- Temperature: 64°F (18°C), dew point 63°F (17°C)
- Altimeter: 29.75 inHg
- Observation at 8:15 pm from RKD, 14 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under N2762Q the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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