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March 12, 2017 · Swearingen SA227 TT TT · N53DA
Santa Monica, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Aircraft
Swearingen SA227 TT TT (1981)
Tail Number
N53DA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA333
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.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:24 PDT
Nearest AirportSanta Monica Muni (0nm SW)
Runway21
Runway Length4973 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSwearingen SA227 TT TT
Tail NumberN53DA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsAiresearch · TPE331 · Turboprop · 904 | Airesearch · TPE331 · Turboprop · 904
Seats12
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 7 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time18:51
Weather SourceWFAC