EVOLUTION AIRCRAFT INC REVO
Berlin, NH — October 29, 2017
Event Information
| Date | October 29, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA033 |
| Event ID | 20171030X51816 |
| Location | Berlin, NH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.57472, -71.17528 |
| Airport | BERLIN RGNL |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to center the ground steering before landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the weight-shift aircraft reported that he was practicing touch-and-go landings. When the aircraft touched down, it veered to the left because he did not have the ground steering centered before touchdown. The pilot initiated a go-around, however the aircraft collided with an airport ramp sign.
The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the gyroplane 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.