Summary
On February 21, 1996, a Piper PA-30-160 (N8740Y) was involved in an accident near St. Petersburg, FL. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain the glide slope and becoming distracted by a passenger.
On February 21, 1996, about 1015 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-30, N8740Y, registered to a private owner crashed into Tampa Bay while on approach for the St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport, St. Petersburg, Florida. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and an IFR flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The commercial-rated pilot and one passenger received minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight had originated from Foley, Alabama, about 0700, the same day.
The pilot had requested and received clearance for the ILS approach into the St. Petersburg International Airport due to adverse weather. While on final approach the airplane crashed into Tampa Bay.
This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA96LA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8740Y.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's failure to maintain the glide slope and becoming distracted by a passenger.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On February 21, 1996, about 1015 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-30, N8740Y, registered to a private owner crashed into Tampa Bay while on approach for the St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport, St. Petersburg, Florida. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and an IFR flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The commercial-rated pilot and one passenger received minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight had originated from Foley, Alabama, about 0700, the same day.
The pilot had requested and received clearance for the ILS approach into the St. Petersburg International Airport due to adverse weather. While on final approach the airplane crashed into Tampa Bay. The pilot stated that his attention was distracted by the passenger.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA96LA085