Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA18CA033

Berlin, NH, USA

Aircraft #1

N401HK

EVOLUTION AIRCRAFT INC REVO

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.

Factual Information

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.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to center the ground steering before landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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