SWEARINGEN SA227 TT
Santa Monica, CA — March 12, 2017
Event Information
| Date | March 12, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA333 |
| Event ID | 20170612X90227 |
| Location | Santa Monica, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.01500, -118.45222 |
| Airport | SANTA MONICA MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SWEARINGEN |
| Model | SA227 TT |
| 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 unstabilized approach after encountering wake turbulence, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while on short final following a jet airplane, the airplane "encountered turbulence that induced significant rolling". He added that the airplane "was not able to completely re-establish a stabilized approach prior to touching down". Subsequently, the airplane touched down "more firm than usual". The pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.