Go-Around Winds Up As Gear-Up

There's never a good time for these things, but the month before Oshkosh sure doesn't seem to be it... Lancair's speedy Evolution TurboProp prototype (serial number 0001) had a problem this week and the good news is that everyone is just fine. However; while on a sales tour in North East Georgia experienced a landing gear mishap, namely a gear-up landing. This happened after the evolution executed a go-around due to traffic congestion at Northeast Georgia Regional Airport, an uncontrolled field in Winder, GA.

Lancair company pilot Bob Jeffrey was at the controls at the time of the mishap -- which has resulted in minor composite damage to the rudder and tail cone only. 'True to the nature of high strength composites,' Lancair reports that the damage is expected to be fully repaired in 3-5 days.

The Lancair International Support Team is responding with all required materials, parts and technician assistance needed to get the Evolution airborne. The Evolution will resume its demonstration tour ending with its appearance at the Airventure Oshkosh air show in late July. At Oshkosh it will be joined by its sister aircraft, the new Evolution Lycoming IE2 Piston which will be making its first public debut.

Lancair International Inc, founded in 1984, is celebrating its 25th year. To date, the company has delivered over 2,000 kits.

FMI: www.lancair.com