Accident Overview
During a landing, the pilot touched down on the main landing gear and engaged reverse thrust. As the nose wheel contacted the runway, the left wing began to dip. The pilot then advanced the power levers, and the propellers struck the runway surface.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that after touchdown, the airplane bounced into the air. He stated that he applied power for a go-around but was unable to complete the maneuver in time.
Witness Observations
Tower personnel observed the landing and informed the FAA that the airplane appeared to land long and at a high speed.
FAA Findings
The Federal Aviation Administration concluded that the pilot inadvertently retracted the landing gear instead of the flaps during the landing sequence.
Mechanical Examination
A post-accident examination of the landing gear by a repair facility found no evidence of any pre-existing mechanical failure or malfunction in the landing gear assembly.