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Night Cross-Country Flight Ends in Mountain Collision (N100TY)

Brownville Jct, ME, US

On October 12, 2002, a Cessna 182S (registration N100TY) was involved in an aviation accident near Brownville Jct, ME. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying in mountainous terrain at night. A factor was the night lighting conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot on a night cross-country flight collided with a mountain at the 2,575-foot level, about 40 minutes after departure. The student pilot had expressed concerns about marginal weather and the pilot's low altitude flying habits.

Accident Details

A pilot departed on a night cross-country flight into an area of mountainous terrain. Approximately 40 minutes after departure, the airplane collided with a 2,630-foot mountain at the 2,575-foot level.

Weather Conditions

Prior to departure, the pilot's student expressed concern about marginal weather conditions. Weather reported at an airport about 20 nautical miles northeast of the accident site included a scattered cloud layer at 3,200 feet and an overcast layer at 4,300 feet.

Background

The student pilot, who remained behind, had warned the pilot to watch out for a 5,268-foot mountain located along the route of flight. The student was also concerned because he knew the pilot liked to fly at lower altitudes, typically between 2,000 and 3,000 feet.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Oct 2002 Cessna 182S accident near Brownville Jct, ME?

A pilot on a night cross-country flight collided with a mountain at the 2,575-foot level, about 40 minutes after departure. The student pilot had expressed concerns about marginal weather and the pilot's low altitude flying habits.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Oct 2002 involved a Cessna 182S, registration N100TY, at Brownville Jct, ME.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying in mountainous terrain at night. A factor was the night lighting conditions.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20021031X05413. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.