BAYLISS MILTON A III X-AIR
Houlton, ME — July 26, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 26, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA485 |
| Event ID | 20120727X55426 |
| Location | Houlton, ME |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.10973, -67.82994 |
| Airport | Houlton International Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BAYLISS MILTON A III |
| Model | X-AIR |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.