GRUMMAN TMB-3E
Glendale, AZ — March 17, 2014
Event Information
| Date | March 17, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA143 |
| Event ID | 20140321X12204 |
| Location | Glendale, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.52750, -112.29500 |
| Airport | Glendale Municpal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN |
| Model | TMB-3E |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot inadvertently raised the landing gear lever rather than the adjacent flap level while exiting the runway which resulted in the retraction of the left main landing gear.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after landing and during the turn onto a taxiway intersection, he inadvertently raised the landing gear lever by mistake, rather than the adjacent flap lever. The left landing gear collapsed, which caused the left wing tip to strike the ground. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented had he waited until he was clear of the runway, stopped, and identified the flap switch. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.