Incident Overview
According to a statement provided to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, a flight instructor reported that a dual student, who was working toward his multiengine airplane rating, inadvertently retracted the landing gear instead of the flaps during the landing roll. The flight instructor stated that he "was not able to react quick enough" to prevent the action.
Post-Event Examination
An FAA inspector examined the aircraft at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC). The inspection revealed damage to both engine nacelles, the nose bowl, the landing gear doors, and the propellers. Additionally, both inboard wing ribs were found to be bent.
Aircraft and Personnel
The flight instructor and dual student were the only occupants of the aircraft. The student was pursuing a multiengine airplane rating at the time of the incident. The exact aircraft type, registration, and operator were not specified in the source.
The incident occurred during daylight hours, though the specific time was not provided. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Investigation
The FAA conducted an investigation based on the flight instructor's statement and the physical evidence observed during the post-accident examination. The investigation concluded that the student's unintended actuation of the landing gear switch led to the gear retraction during the landing roll.