BEECH T 34B
St. Petersburg, FL — February 11, 2017
Event Information
| Date | February 11, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA138 |
| Event ID | 20170212X02502 |
| Location | St. Petersburg, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.76500, -82.62695 |
| Airport | ALBERT WHITTED |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | T 34B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported after maneuvering in the local area for about 45 minutes, he returned to his home airport for landing. He further reported that during the final approach, the airplane sunk below the proper glide path and he increased the power three separate times, but the airplane continued to sink. Subsequently, the airplane struck a seawall located about 380 feet from the runway threshold, which resulted in the propeller separating from the propeller hub and the collapse of the landing gear.
The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage.
According to a Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspector who interviewed the pilot after the accident, the pilot reported that the engine did not contribute to the accident.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.