FLY HARD TRIKE INC SKYCYCLE STING RAY
Gulfport, MS — September 21, 2012
Event Information
| Date | September 21, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA570 |
| Event ID | 20120921X23524 |
| Location | Gulfport, MS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.40444, -89.06861 |
| Airport | Gulfport/Biloxi International |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | FLY HARD TRIKE INC |
| Model | SKYCYCLE STING RAY |
| Category | WSFT |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control after an unexpected wind gust/turbulence encounter during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the experimental weight-shift-control aircraft stated that he was returning to the departure airport at the conclusion of an uneventful 90 minute test flight. During the landing approach, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind, then "violently" pitched up, rolled to the right, nosed over, and impacted the ground. Postaccident examination of the aircraft by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the wings and nose. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the aircraft 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.