N149G

Substantial
None

BEECH V35S/N: D-8100

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 8, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA618
Location
Decatur, TX
Event ID
20120910X21348
Coordinates
33.254165, -97.580558
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 inattention during the landing roll, which resulted in retraction of the landing gear instead of the flaps.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-8100
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
V35BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
V35

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
METRO FLYERS LTD
Address
C/O ROBIN LAWSON
6801 N PARK DR
City
N RICHLAND HILLS
State / Zip Code
TX 76182-7669
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA618