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Pipe that smashed Maine car didn't come from plane: FAA reveals source

On the evening of May 1, 2025, a 35-pound metal pipe damaged a car parked in the Casco Bay Lines lot on Maine State Pier.
Authorities initially suspected the pipe fell from an airplane due to the damage severity and location, but the FAA investigated to determine the source.
The FAA’s investigation revealed that the metal pipe came loose from a securing fixture on a tugboat docked close to the pier, ruling out the initial suspicion that it originated from an aircraft.
Cam Malette, the car owner and a Casco Bay Lines deckhand, said, "Thankfully, it just hit my car in the parking lot," while police noted that if it hit a person, the outcome could have been tragic.
The incident highlights risks from marine equipment near docks and the importance of thorough investigations to identify incident causes accurately.

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Pipe that smashed Maine car didn't come from plane: FAA reveals source

Police initially thought a 35-pound metal pipe that shattered the rear window and dented the liftgate of a car parked on the Maine State Pier came from a plane.

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