Accident Summary
An aircraft sustained damage when its landing gear was retracted during the landing rollout at an unspecified location in Catarina, Texas. The pilot, who identified himself as Larry Day from Chattanooga, Tennessee, reported experiencing engine trouble and being unable to extend the landing gear for landing.
Investigation Findings
Post-accident examination of the landing gear system revealed damage consistent with the gear being retracted during the rollout phase. Prior to the official investigation, an unknown individual had attempted to raise the aircraft and straighten the propellers.
Pilot Identification
Investigators later located a Mr. Lawrence C. Day of Hixson, Tennessee, who stated that someone had been using his name. The description of that individual matched the pilot of the accident aircraft, identified by its registration N3003P. Efforts to positively identify the pilot and any passengers on board have been unsuccessful.