N31TC

Substantial
Minor

BEECH V35AS/N: D-8673

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, February 1, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA110
Location
Globe, AZ
Event ID
20140201X21859
Coordinates
33.350555, -110.653335
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate glide path and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N31TC
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-8673
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
V35ABE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GLEN YODER REALTY
Address
11509 E RAFAEL AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85212-4196
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the wind was calm during his descent to landing. He further stated that he was low and slow at about 150 to 200 feet above the ground when the airplane began to stall and he was too late to respond. The airplane subsequently collided with terrain and came to rest short of the runway threshold. During the accident sequence, the firewall and both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA110