Final
2 fatal
Sep 25, 2024
N889HT crash at Zephyrhills, FL
Evolution Aircraft Inc REVO — Miscellaneous/other at ZPH (Zephyrhills, FL)
DateSep 25, 2024
Tail numberN889HT
AircraftEvolution REVO · Evolution Aircraft Inc REVO
LocationZPH — Zephyrhills, FL
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries2 fatal
NTSB caseERA24FA395
Probable cause
The 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.
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