[DustyMoment]

From what I can tell from the photos, there are two possible causes - 1) pilot error in which the pilot lost the “feel” for his wheels or 2) altimeter error. This could still be pilot error if the pilot set the altimeter incorrectly on approach or if there was a mechanical problem with the altimeter.

It will be interesting to see the NTSA’s report when they release it months from now.

[expat2]

My view based on what's known so far:
Pilot came in too low on a visual approach, realized his mistake, added full power and nose up to do a go-around, and the nose-up/tail-down attitude caused the tail to hit the sea wall.

[GOP_Muzik]

From what I can tell from the photos, there are two possible causes - 1) pilot error in which the pilot lost the “feel” for his wheels or 2) altimeter error. This could still be pilot error if the pilot set the altimeter incorrectly on approach or if there was a mechanical problem with the altimeter. It will be interesting to see the NTSA’s report when they release it months from now

It was perfect VFR conditions, it wouldn't matter if the altimeter read 3,000 feet, you don't land using the altimeter unless you are in IFR conditions, the GPS controlled glide slope indicators are your main focus.

It was either major pilot error (my guess) or some weird downdraft that affected the glide slope in a way that shouldn't for an aircraft this size.