Accident Sequence
The pilot reported visually verifying the landing gear was extended and observing a gear down light before landing. However, during the landing roll, the nose began to shimmy, and the aircraft settled onto the runway. After the aircraft came to rest, the right front seat passenger stated that the landing gear handle was in the up position. The rear seat passenger recalled hearing a warning horn and seeing a red light illuminated on the instrument panel during the landing.
Investigation Findings
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors examined the aircraft and determined that the damage was consistent with the landing gear being retracted during the entire landing sequence. The aircraft left damage on the runway extending 1,000 feet.
Landing Gear Examination
After the aircraft was raised, the landing gear extended normally and locked. Further testing of the landing gear system indicated it operated normally after the accident, with no anomalies detected.