Casualties unknown

Nose Landing Gear Malfunction Leads to Tree Strike During Landing Attempt (N620B)

St. Petersburg, FL, US

On May 10, 1994, a Beech A35 (registration N620B) was involved in an aviation accident near St. Petersburg, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND PROPER GLIDEPATH RESULTING IN THE IN-FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES SHORT OF THE AIRPORT PROPERTY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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After takeoff, tower advised pilot that nose gear was extended. Cycling gear did not fix partial extension. On return, go-around performed; second approach saw low airspeed, full power applied too late, resulting in collision with trees short of runway.

Incident Overview

Following departure, the tower controller informed the pilot that the nose landing gear had extended. The pilot cycled the landing gear system in an attempt to retract it, but the nose gear remained only partially extended. The flight then returned to the departure airport for a landing.

Approach and Collision

While on the final approach, the pilot conducted a go-around. During the second approach, the aircraft's airspeed decreased to a slow condition. The pilot attempted to apply full power, but the action was not executed in time. Consequently, the airplane struck trees located short of the runway, ending the flight.

No other details about the aircraft, occupants, or damage are provided in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01344. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.