Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA19CA002
Location
Frankston, TX
Event ID
20181002X53314
Coordinates
32.081665, -95.452499
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the weight-shift-controlled aircraft landing crooked on a turf runway.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
Edge XT 912
Aircraft Type
Weight Shift Control
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
EDGE XT 912-B
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
EVANS KARL R
Address
2203 MONTECITO RD
City
RAMONA
State / Zip Code
CA 92065-1614
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during landing, the weight-shifted controlled aircraft landed slightly "crooked", the steering bar "jerked a bit side to side," and the front wheel dug into the sod runway. Subsequently, the aircraft rolled right, onto its side.
The aircraft sustained substantial damage to its wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft 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# GAA19CA002