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September 8, 2012 · Beech V35 · N149G
Decatur, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Decatur, TX
Aircraft
Beech V35
Tail Number
N149G
Operator
Private Individual
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA618
After landing at the destination airport, the pilot attempted to retract the flaps, but accidently raised the landing gear instead. As the airplane began to settle, the pilot attempted to extend the gear, but was unable to do so before the airplane collapsed onto the runway and slid along its belly. An examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that he had less than 1 hour in the accident airplane make and model. He further stated that he used a technique he had developed to land a different airplane, where the flap and landing gear levers were in opposite locations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inattention during the landing roll, which resulted in retraction of the landing gear instead of the flaps.
Full Narrative
After landing at the destination airport, the pilot attempted to retract the flaps, but accidently raised the landing gear. As the airplane began to settle, the pilot attempted to extend the gear, but an unable to do so before the airplane collapsed onto the runway and slid along its belly. An examination of the airplane revealed that that the airplane had substantial damage was sustained to the left wing. The pilot reported less than an hour in type, and utilized a technique he had developed to land a different airplane, where the locations of the flap and gear levers were in opposite locations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportDecatur Municipal (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech V35
Tail NumberN149G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPrivate Individual
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO 520 SERIES · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 13 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 46
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC