Summary
The pilot reported that she inadvertently selected the landing gear up, instead of the flap, during the landing roll. Aircraft speed was about 70 kt when the mainwheels began to retract. The landing gear warning horn sounded as the gear retracted. The right wing settled onto the ground and the aircraft slewed to a stop. Both propellers suffered ground strikes. The pilot indicated that she was not distracted by anything in particular during the selection process.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199703797 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 19/11/1997 |
| Location | Thevenard Island (ALA) |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 19/11/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Incorrect configuration |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | E55 |
| Registration | VH-TTL |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Onslow WA |
| Destination | Thevenard island WA |
| Damage | Substantial |