Probable cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing after encountering wake turbulence.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported being cleared to land by air traffic control and reported being cautioned of wake turbulence by an airplane that landed ahead in sequence. The pilot aimed to touchdown at a point beyond the presence of the wake turbulence. The airplane encountered light turbulence prior to landing and contacted the runway misaligned with the runway centerline. The pilot applied opposite input correction which produced a roll force resulting in the right wing contacting the ground, substantially damaging the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR23LA277 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 17, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Casper, Wyoming
- Nearest airport
- Casper/Natrona County Airport (KCPR)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Evolution Aircraft Inc REVOLT
- N-number
- N277GH
- Category
- Weight-shift
- 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.