Summary
On October 29, 2017, a Evolution Aircraft INC REVO (N401HK) was involved in an incident near Berlin, NH. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to center the ground steering before landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA033. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N401HK.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to center the ground steering before landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
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.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA033