Evolution REVO

Aircraft model · Weight-shift-control · registry code 060009B

Manufacturer (registry)
EVOLUTION AIRCRAFT INC
Model
REVO
Registry code
060009B
Registered
30 aircraft
Type
Weight-shift-control
Engines
1 · 4 cycle
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Light sport

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Aircraft by year built · 39

2012Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 39 aircraft
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20134
20145
20158
20166
20175
20182
20201

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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Registered aircraft · 30

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('060009B')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 10

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

NTSB ERA24FA395Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEvolution Revo · Zephyrhills, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to ensure the haul back cable was securely connected to the “J” hook prior to departing on the accident flight, which resulted in the cable becoming disconnected and the wings folding up during flight.Sep 25, 2024 · N889HT · DestroyedNTSB ANC24LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revo · Carson City, NVThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control of the weight-shift control aircraft, during takeoff, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Apr 16, 2024 · N976BG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA003Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revo · Hawthorne, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.Oct 4, 2020 · N449WB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvolution Revo · Berlin, NHThe pilot’s failure to center the ground steering before landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Oct 29, 2017 · N401HK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvolution Revo · Carson City, NVThe pilot receiving instruction's inadvertent application of throttle during the engine start, which led to an inadvertent acceleration and a roll-over.Oct 20, 2016 · N31PH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA245Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvolution Revo · Holland, MIThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing as a result of his failure to adjust the electric trim to the proper position for landing.Jun 29, 2016 · N20EV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA071Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEvolution Revo · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's improper decision to operate the high-performance aircraft despite warnings from a flight instructor that he did not have the experience to operate the aircraft that had different and more sensitive handling characteristics than the…Feb 16, 2016 · N107SB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA339Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEvolution Revo · Laconia, NHThe 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.Sep 5, 2015 · N2264X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA122Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvolution Revo · Bushnell, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during approach in variable wind, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.Jan 31, 2015 · N40EV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA203Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvolution Revo · Concord, NHThe student pilot's failure to maintain control during a go around, which resulted in a collision with terrain.Apr 20, 2014 · N2264X · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('060009B')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 10

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20240925016039AEvolution Revo · Zephyrhills, FL[privacy data omitted] Took off from zph around 0700 with [privacy data omitted]/CFI and a non-certificated student on board. Aircraft was north bound when it came straight down and crashed into a field approximately 1 mile northeast from the end of runway 5.…Sep 25, 2024 · N889HT · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 20240416003409AEvolution Revo · Carson City, NVOn April 16, 2024 at 0945 a light sport aircraft exited the runway on takeoff roll and rolled onto it's right side causing significant damage to the wing, and some damage to the right side of the body of the aircraft. The instructor pilot stated that the…Apr 16, 2024 · N976BG · Substantial damageAccident 20201004016819AEvolution Revo · Hawthorne, CAThe pilot took off at approximately 0936 at which time the weight-shift-controlled aircraft veered to the right and flew towards the culvert approximately 350 feet north of runway 25L and collided with the north wall of the culvert. The pilot was pronounced…Oct 4, 2020 · N449WB · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20171029021839AEvolution Revo · Milan, NHOn 10/29/2017, N401HK failed to maintain directional control after liftoff resulting in the aircraft striking a runway sign. The PIC was the sole occupant, received minor injuries. The PIC stated that he did not have the steering centered after the previous…Oct 29, 2017 · N401HK · Substantial damageAccident 20161020021819AEvolution Revo · Carson City, NVDuring a flight review check ride, the light sport, weight shift control aircraft went to full throttle on start up. The aircraft accelerated towards a nearby aircraft so the pilot made a sharp turn with a subsequent roll over of the aircraft. Post crash…Oct 20, 2016 · N31PH · Substantial damageAccident 20160629010209AEvolution Revo · Holland, MIDuring initial climb after brief touchdown, aircraft drifted to the right of runway over grassy area, began lateral oscillations, struck ground and rolled over.Jun 29, 2016 · N20EV · Substantial damageAccident 20160216007779AEvolution Revo · Buckeye, AZ0 Hours or training in make/ model 02/16/2016 Evolution aircraft Revo weight shift control, N107SB, departed runway 17 at bxk, then descended, contacted the ground very hard, then continued in motion approximately 175 feet until coming to a stop on its side…Feb 16, 2016 · N107SB · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 20150905021379AEvolution Revo · Laconia, NHAircraft was reported by multiple witnesses to have been circling in the weirs Beech, NH. Area. The aircraft circled twice and each time appeared to be gradually getting lower. As aircraft turned away from the beach area, heading approximately in an easterly…Sep 5, 2015 · N2264X · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20150131000879AEvolution Revo · Bushnell, FLThe aircraft departed from zephyrhills enroute to Flying w air ranch (9FL1). Upon arrival, the PIC made numerous attempts to enter the pattern and circled above the airport due to a large volume of flight activity there. While on final approach another…Jan 31, 2015 · N40EV · Substantial damageAccident 20140420005569AEvolution Revo · Concord, NHOn Sunday, April 20th at approximately 0830 local time, the airman departed Concord Municipal Airport (con) in Concord, NH with the intent to remain in the traffic pattern for landing practice. He stated that he conducted take-off and landing operations until…Apr 20, 2014 · N2264X · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('060009B')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports

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The same model under other registry codes

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'REVO' AND m.code NOT IN ('060009B')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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