Accident · 2014-08-11
What the record says
- Event date
- 2014-08-11
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- EVOLUTION TRIKES REVO (N214EV)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Evolution Aircraft Inc Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Evolution Aircraft Inc
Probable cause
The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his loss of aircraft control and the resultant overstress and in-flight breakup of the weight-shift-control aircraft.
Source: NTSB case CEN14LA419Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Sport | None | 45 | None | 377 total · 133 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.