Evolution REVOLT N277GH

Summary

On 17 July 2023 at about 13:20 local time, a Evolution REVOLT registered N277GH, operated by KC Construction, was involved in an accident near Casper, Wyoming, United States. One person was on board and one 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

17 July 2023 at 13:20

Classification

Accident

Location

Casper, Wyoming, United States

Nearest airport

Casper/Natrona County Airport (KCPR)

Coordinates

42.9059, -106.4636

Aircraft

Evolution REVOLT

Registration

N277GH

Engines

1

Operator

KC Construction

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Casper → Casper

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR23LA277

1 person had minor injuries.

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing after encountering wake turbulence.

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The pilot reported being cleared to land by air traffic control and reported being cautioned of wake turbulence by an airplane that landed ahead in sequence. The pilot aimed to touchdown at a point beyond the presence of the wake turbulence. The airplane encountered light turbulence prior to landing and contacted the runway misaligned with the runway centerline. The pilot applied opposite input correction which produced a roll force resulting in the right wing contacting the ground, substantially damaging the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.