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Landing Gear Collapses After Premature Retraction and Go-Around (N66404)

Marshall, MN, US

On February 2, 1997, a Beech B200 (registration N66404) was involved in an aviation accident near Marshall, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot inadvertently putting the gear selector switch in the up position during landing. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

After touchdown, the left seat pilot inadvertently raised the landing gear. A go-around was initiated and a manual extension attempted but failed. On the second landing, the gear collapsed during the roll.

Event Description

According to both pilots, shortly after the airplane touched down, the left seat pilot reached over and moved the landing gear handle to the up position. The pilots reported that the left seat pilot then returned the landing gear selector to the down position and initiated a go-around.

Attempted Go-Around and Manual Extension

Before attempting a second landing, the crew performed a manual landing gear extension procedure. The manual extension was attempted but was unsuccessful.

Second Landing

When the airplane landed for the second time, the landing gear collapsed during the landing roll. No further details regarding damage or injuries were provided in the report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Feb 1997 Beech B200 accident near Marshall, MN?

After touchdown, the left seat pilot inadvertently raised the landing gear. A go-around was initiated and a manual extension attempted but failed. On the second landing, the gear collapsed during the roll.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Feb 1997 involved a Beech B200, registration N66404, at Marshall, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot inadvertently putting the gear selector switch in the up position during landing.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X07389. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.