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
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