N963WW

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 28R-201S/N: 2844023

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
NTSB Number
WPR15CA115
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Event ID
20150225X10233
Coordinates
33.688610, -112.081947
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2844023
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
PA 28R-201M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28R-201

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CASH MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LLC
Address
15 JAMES WAY
City
GRANITE SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
NY 10527-1116
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR15CA115