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October 10, 2010 · Evolution Revo · N611TX

Gransonville, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 10, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gransonville, MD
Aircraft
Evolution Revo
Tail Number
N611TX
Operator
Doj/Sherrif S Association
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA045

According to the certificated flight instructor (CFI), he was giving instruction to another pilot who was not rated in special light sport weight-shift airplanes. During touchdown, the airplane bounced and the CFI instructed the pilot undergoing instruction (PUI) to perform a go-around. The PUI pushed the control bar and the airplane stalled. The airplane to roll to the left and the left wingtip contacted the ground, resulting in the airplane tumbling in a cartwheel-type movement. The CFI stated that the PUI was seated in the rear seat and therefore had more leverage than his controls. Postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed damage was sustained to fuselage structure.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and the certificated flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during a go-around.

Full Narrative

According to the flight instructor, he was giving flight instruction to another pilot who was not rated in special light sport weight-shift airplanes. The pilot receiving instruction was flying the airplane at the time of the accident from the front seat, with the flight instructor in the rear seat. Upon landing, the airplane bounced and when the flight instructor called for a go-around, the pilot receiving instruction pushed the control bar "out too far," causing the airplane to stall. The stall caused the airplane to roll to the left, touch the left wingtip to the ground, and the airplane cartwheeled. The flight instructor stated that the pilot receiving instruction had more leverage than the rear seat pilot's "instructor bars." Postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the entire fuselage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportTalisman Farm (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEvolution Revo
Tail NumberN611TX
Aircraft CategoryWsft
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDoj/Sherrif S Association
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912UL · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 23 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data