Pilot Debrief

BEECH T 34B near St. Petersburg, FL — 2017-02-11

Final reportGAA17CA138
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Date
2017-02-11
Location
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Airport
SPG
Aircraft
BEECH T 34B
Registration
N18PS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to the runway.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, after maneuvering in the local area for about 45 minutes, he returned to his home airport for landing. During the final approach, the airplane sunk below the proper glidepath, and he increased the power three separate times, but the airplane continued to sink. Subsequently, the airplane struck a seawall located about 380 ft 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 the 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.

NTSB coding

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