Evolution Trikes REVO N9912S

Summary

On 25 May 2014 at about 00:21 local time, a Evolution Trikes REVO registered N9912S, operated by Williams John D, was involved in an accident near Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

25 May 2014 at 00:21

Classification

Accident

Location

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Coordinates

37.2300, -76.8000

Aircraft

Evolution Trikes REVO

Registration

N9912S

Category

Airplane

Year built

2011

Engines

1

Operator

Williams John D

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Williamsburg → Williamsburg

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Dusk

NTSB number

ERA14CA262

2 people had minor injuries.

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with water.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he was flying the weight-shift control aircraft over a river while the passenger took photos. As he slowed and descended the aircraft near a bird's nest in order for the passenger to capture a photo, the aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall. The pilot applied full engine power to recover, but the aircraft continued to sink before impacting the river, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot and passenger subsequently egressed and swam to the shore. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the aircraft or engine that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. 

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.