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September 21, 2012 · Fly Hard Trike Skycycle Sting RAY · N86862
Gulfport, MS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Gulfport, MS
Aircraft
Fly Hard Trike Skycycle Sting RAY
Tail Number
N86862
Operator
Lindorfer John H
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA570
The pilot of the experimental weight-shift control aircraft stated that he was returning to the departure airport after an uneventful 90-minute test flight. During the landing approach, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind, then "violently" pitched up, rolled to the right, nosed over, and impacted the ground. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the wings and nose. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal aircraft operation. The pilot stated that he believed that this was a “freak” accident caused by unanticipated turbulence over the runway at the time of touchdown.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control after an unexpected wind gust/turbulence encounter during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the experimental weight-shift-control aircraft stated that he was returning to the departure airport at the conclusion of an uneventful 90 minute test flight. During the landing approach, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind, then "violently" pitched up, rolled to the right, nosed over, and impacted the ground. Postaccident examination of the aircraft by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the wings and nose. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportGulfport/Biloxi International (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length4935 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFly Hard Trike Skycycle Sting RAY
Tail NumberN86862
Aircraft CategoryWsft
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLindorfer John H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 DCDI · Reciprocating · 50
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time15:04
Weather SourceWFAC