Evolution Aircraft Inc REVOLT accident near Walter Springs, CA
On July 17, 2022, an Evolution Aircraft Inc REVOLT was involved in an accident near Walter Springs, CA. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- July 17, 2022
- Place
- Walter Springs, CA
- Aircraft
- Evolution Aircraft Inc REVOLT · WSFT
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 38.690°N, 122.365°W
- NTSB ID
- 20220718105503
Official records · WPR22LA258
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
On July 17, 2022, about 0810 Pacific daylight time, an Evolution Revolt, weight-shift-control light sport airplane, N258MH, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Walter Springs, California. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The family member of the passenger reported that the pilot and passenger departed from Yolo Country Airport (DWA) on the morning of the accident. They performed a touch and go landing at Angwin Airport-Parratt Field (2O3), Angwin, California, and departed to the north to the area near the accident site. There were no known witnesses to the accident; however, nearby residences reported an electrical power outage about 0810 the morning of the accident. Cal Fire was notified of a small vegetation fire in the area and when they extinguished the fire, they discovered the trike and occupants. An examination of the accident site revealed that the trike came to rest in a wooded valley at an elevation of 660 ft mean sea level. A small area fire ensued, consuming some of the wreckage. Two hills adjacent to the accident site had a single power pole at each of their summits that supported three transmission lines between them. The transmission lines measured about 2,195 ft in length, which spanned the valley near the accident site. The trike impacted the terrain about 310 ft north of the transmission lines. The wing structure and carriage which remained partially attached and had impact and thermal damage. The family member reported that he had f
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines, which resulted in a wire strike and impact with terrain.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
