BEECH 58
Atlanta, GA — July 1, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 1, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA424 |
| Event ID | 20120701X60219 |
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.87556, -84.30305 |
| Airport | Dekalb-Peachtree Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 58 |
| 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 inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was performing a "touch and go" landing. After touchdown, the pilot intended to retract the flaps, but inadvertently selected the landing gear control lever. The landing gear partially retracted, and the airplane settled onto the runway, resulting in substantial damage to a nose section bulkhead. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector, who examined the airplane after the accident, observed no evidence of any pre-existing mechanical malfunctions or anomalies 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.