BEECH 36
Riverton, WY — September 24, 2011
Event Information
| Date | September 24, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR11CA468 |
| Event ID | 20110927X62142 |
| Location | Riverton, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.06417, -108.45972 |
| Airport | Riverton Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 36 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot said that after landing he inadvertently selected the main landing gear lever rather than the flap lever to the retract position, which resulted in the collapse of all three landing gear and substantial damage to the undercarriage of the airplane.
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.