ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 290587
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| Date: | Saturday 24 May 2014 |
| Time: | 20:21 LT |
| Type: | Evolution Trikes Revo |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9912S |
| MSN: | 2 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2011 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 507 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 912 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Williamsburg, Virginia -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Williamsburg Jamestown Airport, VA (KJGG) |
| Williamsburg Jamestown Airport, VA (KJGG) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
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.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with water.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA14CA262
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 17:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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