Beech D55 Baron, VH-CLA, Sydney NSW, 17 February 1986

198602314

Summary

The pilot advised that during the landing run, he inadvertently selected the landing gear up instead of the flaps. The nose and right gears retracted and the aircraft slid to a halt on the edge of the runway. The landing was the last in the pilot's duty period and he subsequently advised that he had relaxed after achieving a good touchdown in crosswind conditions. For the previous two weeks he had been operating another aircraft type in which the gear and flap selectors were in the opposite locations to those in this aircraft.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198602314
Occurrence date 17/02/1986
Location Sydney
Report release date 16/04/1986
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 55
Registration VH-CLA
Operation type Charter
Departure point Bankstown NSW
Destination Sydney NSW
Damage Substantial