Accident Details
Date
Friday, June 13, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA307
Location
Tupelo, MS
Event ID
20140623X84953
Coordinates
34.259536, -88.729393
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 on the runway, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N93HS
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TH-1107
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SMITH JAMES D
Address
5666 FLAGSTAFF RD
Status
Deregistered
City
JACKSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
FL 32207
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, during the landing roll, he inadvertently raised the landing gear handle instead of the flap handle. The landing gear retracted, and the airplane impacted the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA14CA307