On March 19, 1989, a Beech A36 (registration N72253) operated by Quality Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Chamblee, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE INATTENTION OF THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN THE INADVERTENT RETRACTION OF THE LANDING GEAR DURING THE LANDING ROLL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing, the right main landing gear collapsed after touchdown. Post-accident inspection revealed the gear extended normally but would not retract due to impact damage.
Incident Overview
During the final approach, both the pilot and an air traffic control tower controller confirmed that the landing gear was extended. The aircraft touched down near the approach threshold and rolled approximately 1,700 feet before the right main landing gear collapsed.
Post-Accident Inspection
Following the accident, an inspection of the landing gear system was conducted. The landing gear extended without difficulty using the aircraft's electrical system. However, the gear would not retract because of damage sustained during the impact. Additionally, lateral scrape marks were observed on the left main tire.
Landing Gear Handle Position
The landing gear handle in this aircraft is located in the conventional position, to the left of the throttle.