Evolution REVO N2264X

Summary

On 5 September 2015 at about 19:38 local time, a Evolution REVO registered N2264X, operated by Panuski William R, was involved in an accident near Laconia, New Hampshire, United States. One person was on board and one died. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

5 September 2015 at 19:38

Classification

Accident

Location

Laconia, New Hampshire, United States

Nearest airport

Laconia Municipal Airport (LCI)

Coordinates

43.6064, -71.4528

Aircraft

Evolution REVO

Registration

N2264X

Year built

2013

Engines

1

Operator

Panuski William R

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Laconia → Laconia

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA15LA339

1 person died.

The sport pilot’s improper decision to operate the weight-shift-control aircraft at low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in a subsequent collision with terrain.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

Review of GPS information revealed that the sport pilot/owner of the weight-shift-control aircraft completed one left circuit over a beach at a low altitude. During a second circuit, the aircraft was about 100 ft or less above the ground for several minutes before it descended and impacted the backyard of a residence. Examination of the wreckage, which included a successful test run of the engine, did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.