Beech 55
Broomfield, CO — November 9, 2019
Event Information
| Date | November 9, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA20CA084 |
| Event ID | 20191109X11440 |
| Location | Broomfield, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.90889, -105.11723 |
| Airport | Rocky Mountain Metropolitan |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Beech |
| Model | 55 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's unintentional retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The single-engine rated pilot reported that, during a multi-engine check ride in an airplane with retractable landing gear, the fight examiner requested he conduct several touch-and-go landings. During the landing roll, he mistakenly retracted the landing gear, the airplane than skid down the right side of the runway, and came to rest at a taxi intersection.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.