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August 21, 2018 · Evolution Trikes REVO · N145PT

Hawthorne, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Aircraft
Evolution Trikes REVO (2010)
Tail Number
N145PT
Operator
Pacific Blue Air
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA499

The flight instructor in the weight-shift-controlled aircraft reported that, during a demonstration flight, during the landing flare, he observed the wind sock shift 90°, and he felt a violent wind gust from the left that lifted the left wing. He attempted to lower the left wing, but the right wing impacted the ground, and the aircraft cartwheeled before coming to rest. The flight instructor reported that, after the accident, an airport worker reported to him that he had been caught in a "dust devil." The weight-shift-controlled aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the weight-shift-controlled aircraft that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 13 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 230° at 8 knots. The weight-shift-controlled aircraft landed on runway 25.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain lateral control of the weight-shift-controlled aircraft during the landing flare.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor in the weight-shift control aircraft reported that, during a demonstration flight, during the landing flare, he observed the wind sock shift 90° and he felt a violent wind gust from the left that lifted the left wing. He attempted to lower the left wing, but the right wing impacted the ground, and the aircraft cartwheeled before coming to rest. The flight instructor reported that, after the accident, an airport worker reported to him that he had been caught in a "dust devil". The weight-shift control aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the weight-shift control aircraft that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 1243 Pacific daylight time, 13 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 230° at 8 knots, 7 statute miles, few clouds at 2,900 ft, temperature 81°F, dew point 66°F. The weight-shift control aircraft landed on runway 25.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportJack Northrop Field/Hawthorne (0nm E)
Runway25
Runway Length4884 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEvolution Trikes REVO
Tail NumberN145PT
Aircraft CategoryWsft
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPacific Blue Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 8 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time19:43
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data