Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR15CA115

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Aircraft #1

N963WW

PIPER PA 28R-201

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

According to both the flight instructor and the pilot undergoing instruction (PUI), during the landing rollout, the PUI inadvertently retracted the landing gear. The landing gear handle was immediately selected to down; however, they felt the airplane sink to the left. The airplane sustained structural damage to the left wing, stabilator, and empennage. Both pilots reported no mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot under instruction's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing rollout.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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