Investigation number
199700330
Occurrence date
Location
Archerfield Aerodrome
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Incorrect configuration
Occurrence class
Incident

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.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
V35A MK II
Registration
VH-FWY
Operation type
Private
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Archerfield
Destination
Archerfield
Damage
Minor