Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to center the ground steering before landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
NTSB 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 weight-shift aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the weight-shift aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA18CA033 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 29, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- Nearest airport
- Berlin Rgnl (BML)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Evolution Aircraft Inc REVO
- N-number
- N401HK
- Category
- Weight-shift
- Year built
- 2017
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.