Pilot Debrief

EVOLUTION AIRCRAFT INC REVOLT near Casper, WY — 2023-07-17

Final reportWPR23LA277
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Date
2023-07-17
Location
Casper, WY, USA
Airport
KCPR
Aircraft
EVOLUTION AIRCRAFT INC REVOLT
Registration
N277GH
Category
Trike
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing after encountering wake turbulence.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported being cleared to land by air traffic control and reported being cautioned of wake turbulence by an airplane that landed ahead in sequence. The pilot aimed to touchdown at a point beyond the presence of the wake turbulence. The airplane encountered light turbulence prior to landing and contacted the runway misaligned with the runway centerline. The pilot applied opposite input correction which produced a roll force resulting in the right wing contacting the ground, substantially damaging the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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