Overall Trends
Total, fatal, and serious accidents in the selected range.
Premium research interface
The modern interface for aviation safety intelligence.
Search investigations, review source evidence, monitor watched reports, and trace long-term patterns from one calm, data-first workspace.
63k+
Reports indexed
1940-2026
Coverage
Recent
Last data refresh
Search everything
Fast key and full-text search with live filters, watches, and precise metadata.
Use quotes for exact phrase matches (for example "fuel selector valve").
Featured Report
Safety trends by operating rule
Track fatal and non-fatal accident patterns across Part 91, Part 135, and Part 121 operations.
Loading trend charts…
High-signal investigations
Major cases, deep-report coverage, and investigation media across decades of NTSB history.
Browse the aviation graph
Move quickly by aircraft, airport, operator, and time with indexes built for research, not wandering.
Last Data Update
By Decade
By Month
Aircraft Manufacturer
More manufacturersAirports
More airportsOperators
More operatorsAbout
Aviation safety reports, made easier to study
NTSB Reports is an independent research and search tool for public aviation accident and incident records. It brings NTSB aviation reports, structured fields, docket files, extracted figures, photos, videos, and update history into one searchable interface.
The goal is practical safety education: make it faster to find relevant investigations, compare similar events, review factual records, and understand the evidence behind probable-cause and preliminary reports.
The investigative work and source records belong to the National Transportation Safety Board and the published investigation record. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NTSB.
FAQs
NTSB Report
July 26, 2012 · Bayliss Milton A Iii X-AIR · N8076E
Houlton, ME
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Houlton, ME
Aircraft
Bayliss Milton A Iii X-AIR
Tail Number
N8076E
Operator
Bayliss Milton a Iii
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA485
The pilot stated that, during the landing flare, he lost directional control of the airplane due to a crosswind. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and collided with the ground, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported a variable-direction wind of 5 knots, gusting to 14 knots. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he departed on a visual flight rules local flight. He returned to the airport and entered closed traffic for landing. During the landing flare, he lost directional control of the airplane due to a cross wind. The aircraft departed the left side of the runway and collided with the ground. During the accident sequence, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the fuselage. Wind gusts of 14 knots were reported at the time of the accident. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHoulton International Airport (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length2760 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBayliss Milton A Iii X-AIR
Tail NumberN8076E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBayliss Milton a Iii
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.63 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC