Pilot Debrief

EVOLUTION AIRCRAFT INC REVO near Laconia, NH — 2015-09-05

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Date
2015-09-05
Location
Laconia, NH, USA
Airport
LCI
Aircraft
EVOLUTION AIRCRAFT INC REVO
Registration
N2264X
Category
Trike
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Phase of flight
Maneuvering

Probable cause

The sport pilot’s improper decision to operate the weight-shift-control aircraft at low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in a subsequent collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

Review of GPS information revealed that the sport pilot/owner of the weight-shift-control aircraft completed one left circuit over a beach at a low altitude. During a second circuit, the aircraft was about 100 ft or less above the ground for several minutes before it descended and impacted the backyard of a residence. Examination of the wreckage, which included a successful test run of the engine, did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have avoided low altitude maneuvers over the beach.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • FDR / data
  • Photos
  • 12 docket documents
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Docket documents12

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