BEECH V35
Decatur, TX — September 8, 2012
Event Information
| Date | September 8, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA618 |
| Event ID | 20120910X21348 |
| Location | Decatur, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.25417, -97.58056 |
| Airport | Decatur Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | V35 |
| 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 inattention during the landing roll, which resulted in retraction of the landing gear instead of the flaps.
Full Narrative
After landing at the destination airport, the pilot attempted to retract the flaps, but accidently raised the landing gear. As the airplane began to settle, the pilot attempted to extend the gear, but an unable to do so before the airplane collapsed onto the runway and slid along its belly. An examination of the airplane revealed that that the airplane had substantial damage was sustained to the left wing. The pilot reported less than an hour in type, and utilized a technique he had developed to land a different airplane, where the locations of the flap and gear levers were in opposite locations.
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.