No fatalities

29 Oct 2017: EVOLUTION AIRCRAFT INC REVO NO SERIES — Berlin, NH

Berlin, NH, United States

On 29 Oct 2017, an EVOLUTION AIRCRAFT INC REVO NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Berlin, NH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot did not have the ground steering centered before touchdown, causing the aircraft to veer left. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A gyroplane pilot lost directional control during a touch-and-go landing, veered left, and struck an airport ramp sign while initiating a go-around, resulting in substantial wing damage.

Accident Details

A pilot of a weight-shift aircraft, identified as a gyroplane, was practicing touch-and-go landings when the accident occurred. During touchdown, the aircraft veered to the left because the pilot had not centered the ground steering before landing. The pilot initiated a go-around, but the aircraft collided with an airport ramp sign.

Aircraft Damage

The gyroplane sustained substantial damage to its wing as a result of the impact.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the gyroplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable cause

The pilot did not have the ground steering centered before touchdown, causing the aircraft to veer left.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Other contributing factors

Effect on equipment