N7549N

Substantial
None

BEECH 36S/N: E-66

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 24, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA468
Location
Riverton, WY
Event ID
20110927X62142
Coordinates
43.064167, -108.459724
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E-66
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
36

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LAUTERBACH DENNIS R
Address
1161 CEDAR DR
City
MIDLOTHIAN
State / Zip Code
TX 76065-5447
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot said that after landing he inadvertently selected the main landing gear lever rather than the flap lever to the retract position, which resulted in the collapse of all three landing gear and substantial damage to the undercarriage of the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA468