No fatalities

16 Sep 2013: CESSNA T310R — SINGER NATHAN — San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

On 16 Sep 2013, a CESSNA T310R operated by SINGER NATHAN was involved in an aviation accident near San Luis Obispo, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadvertent action of retracting the landing gear instead of the flaps during the landing roll, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During the landing roll, the pilot experienced right main landing gear shimmy. While attempting to retract flaps, he mistakenly raised the landing gear handle, causing partial retraction and a runway excursion that damaged the right wing.

Event Summary

During the landing roll of his second uneventful landing, the pilot reported that the right main landing gear began to shimmy. He reduced speed and proceeded toward the nearest taxiway. Before exiting the runway, the pilot intended to retract the flaps but inadvertently raised the landing gear handle. He quickly re-lowered the handle; however, the right main landing gear had already started to retract. The airplane veered to the right, exited the runway surface, and came to rest on the grass.

Damage

The airplane's right wing sustained substantial damage. No other damage was reported.

Pilot's Report

The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

Causes

Unintentional use/operation

Other contributing factors

Pilot