Summary
The pilot reported that after a normal landing and landing roll, whilst watching for the next exit from the runway, he accidentally raised the gear switch instead of the flap switch. The gear retracted and the aircraft slid to rest on the runway.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199700330 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 06/02/1997 |
| Location | Archerfield Aerodrome |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 25/03/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Incorrect configuration |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | V35A MK II |
| Registration | VH-FWY |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Archerfield |
| Destination | Archerfield |
| Damage | Minor |