Date & Time:
Nov 21, 1969 at 1520 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 60 Duke
Operator:
United States Leasing Corporation
Registration:
N812JR
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Alief - Alief
MSN:
P-44
YOM:
1969
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
439
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Houston Airport, the pilot started the braking procedure when he inadvertently raised the landing gear. The aircraft sank on its belly and slid for dozen yards before coming to rest in flames. The pilot escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The pilot inadvertently retracted the landing gear after touchdown.
Final Report:
N812JR.pdf62.54 KB
