Incident Overview
During a touch-and-go landing, the pilot flying (PF) set takeoff power and initiated the takeoff roll after touchdown. The non-flying pilot (NFP) then asked if the PF wanted the flaps up. The PF replied affirmatively. In response, the NFP inadvertently raised the landing gear instead of the flaps. As a result, the landing gear retracted, and the underside of the aircraft contacted the runway surface.
Sequence of Events
The PF subsequently aborted the takeoff, and the aircraft skidded to a stop on the runway. An examination of the aircraft revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. No mechanical anomalies were identified with the landing gear system.
Contributing Factors
No contributing factors beyond the inadvertent action are specified in the source. The incident highlights the critical importance of verifying control inputs during high-workload phases of flight.
Investigation Findings
The investigation concluded that the landing gear retraction was caused by the NFP's mistaken activation of the gear lever instead of the flap lever. The landing gear system functioned normally, and there were no preexisting mechanical issues.