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 analysis
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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA15LA339 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 5, 2015
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Laconia, New Hampshire
- Nearest airport
- Laconia Municipal Airport (LCI)
- Highest injury
- Fatal
- Fatal injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Evolution Aircraft Inc REVO
- N-number
- N2264X
- Category
- Weight-shift
- Year built
- 2013
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
Other records under this N-number
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