EVOLUTION AIRCRAFT INC REVO
Carson City, NV — October 20, 2016
Event Information
| Date | October 20, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA039 |
| Event ID | 20161024X32755 |
| Location | Carson City, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.19556, -119.73500 |
| Airport | CARSON |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | EVOLUTION AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | REVO |
| Category | WSFT |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instruction's inadvertent application of throttle during the engine start, which led to an inadvertent acceleration and a roll-over.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor in the weight shift aircraft, which was equipped with a floor mounted, foot operated throttle, reported that upon startup, the pilot receiving instruction inadvertently applied full throttle while putting his right foot on the pedal power control unit. Subsequently, the weight shift aircraft started to move towards a parked jet, so the flight instructor turned the aircraft sharply and the aircraft tipped onto its side.
The weight shift aircraft sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The flight instructor reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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.