Private Pilot Flight Training and Instruction Flight Training Article Library | Back To 4VFR.COM Retractables 1.One gear-up landing occurs on average every day in the U. S. 5% of retractable accidents are gear-up landings 2. Accidents most likely in retractables before 25 hours in type. 3. 7 out of 10 accidents in retractables are caused by pilot error. 4. 4% Fuel mismanagement 5. 3% mid air, near mid-air, stall/spin, non-compliance with clearance Written by Gene Whitt Flight Training Article Library | Back To 4VFR.COM