Beechcraft 95-B55, VH-ILU, Coonamble NSW, 28 January 1988

198802343

Summary

The aircraft was engaged on a multi-sector flight for the purpose of transporting bank documents. After the pilot completed normal pre-landing checks the aircraft made an apparently normal touchdown on runway 05. During the subsequent landing roll the undercarriage commenced to retract, resulting in the left main and nose gear legs collapsing. The aircraft skidded for a short distance before coming to rest 10 metres beyond the runway edge. No evidence was found of a pre-existing fault in the undercarriage system. It was considered probable the gear was inadvertently selected up whilst the pilot was attempting to raise the flaps during the landing ground roll.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198802343
Occurrence date 28/01/1988
Location Coonamble
Report release date 11/04/1988
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Beech Aircraft Corp
Model 95
Registration VH-ILU
Serial number TC-1316
Operation type Charter
Departure point Walgett NSW
Destination Coonamble NSW
Damage Substantial