On May 22, 1993, a Beech 60 (registration N620E) operated by G & B Investments Mgrs. was involved in an aviation accident near Bullfrog, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The landing gear was inadvertently retracted during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a cross-country flight, the nose gear collapsed after touchdown, followed by main gear failure. Post-crash inspection revealed the landing gear was inadvertently retracted during the landing roll.
Accident Description
During the final approach of a cross-country flight, the pilot verified that the landing gear was down and locked. The subsequent touchdown was normal, and the airplane rolled approximately 350 feet before the nose gear collapsed. After the nose gear failure, the airplane slid on the nose gear for a short distance, then the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane continued sliding until the right main landing gear also collapsed, at which point the airplane came to a stop.
Post-Crash Findings
A post-crash inspection of the landing gear system was conducted. The inspection did not reveal any evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction. The damage pattern indicated that the landing gear had been inadvertently retracted during the landing roll. This action caused the sequential collapse of the nose and main landing gear assemblies.
Probable cause
The landing gear was inadvertently retracted during the landing roll.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 22 May 1993 Beech 60 accident near Bullfrog, UT?
During a cross-country flight, the nose gear collapsed after touchdown, followed by main gear failure. Post-crash inspection revealed the landing gear was inadvertently retracted during the landing roll.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 May 1993 involved a Beech 60, registration N620E, operated by G & B Investments Mgrs., at Bullfrog, UT.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The landing gear was inadvertently retracted during the landing roll.
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