Evolution Aircraft Inc REVO — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
There are 43 Evolution Aircraft Inc REVO airframes on record (built 2012–2020), 30 currently registered. 6 have one or more NTSB accident records (7 records total, 3 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 25, 2026.
Recent Evolution Aircraft Inc REVO accidents
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.
The 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.
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
The pilot’s failure to center the ground steering before landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
The 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.
The 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.
The student pilot's failure to maintain control during a go around, which resulted in a collision with terrain.