Investigation number
199703797
Occurrence date
State
Western Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Incorrect configuration
Occurrence class
Accident

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.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
E55
Registration
VH-TTL
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Onslow WA
Destination
Thevenard island WA
Damage
Substantial