On October 22, 1993, a Beech 58 (registration N13AK) was involved in an aviation accident near Millville, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadvertent raising of the landing gear during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of ground clearance and subsequent runway excursion. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot inadvertently raised the landing gear while attempting to extend flaps after landing, causing the aircraft to slide off the runway and come to rest on its belly.
What happened
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he reached for the flap switch prior to turning off the runway. Instead of extending the wing flaps, he inadvertently raised the landing gear handle. The next thing he knew, the airplane was sliding to the right side of the runway. The aircraft eventually came to rest on its belly.
The investigation
In a subsequent interview, the pilot confirmed that he had confused the controls, raising the landing gear rather than operating the wing flap switch. No further mechanical anomalies were reported beyond this control input error.
Probable cause
The pilot's inadvertent raising of the landing gear during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of ground clearance and subsequent runway excursion.
What happened in the 22 Oct 1993 Beech 58 accident near Millville, NJ?
A pilot inadvertently raised the landing gear while attempting to extend flaps after landing, causing the aircraft to slide off the runway and come to rest on its belly.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Oct 1993 Beech 58 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Oct 1993 involved a Beech 58, registration N13AK, at Millville, NJ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inadvertent raising of the landing gear during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of ground clearance and subsequent runway excursion.
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