Event Description
The accident occurred during the landing rollout when the flight crew inadvertently retracted the landing gear. Both the pilot under instruction (PUI) and the certified flight instructor (CFI) had confirmed that the landing gear indicator lights were illuminated and had visually confirmed the nose gear was extended using the airframe mirror. After touchdown, the right wing began to drop, and the CFI took control of the aircraft. However, the airplane veered off the runway.
Securing and Recovery
As the pilots secured the aircraft, they observed the landing gear activation switch in the retracted position. During recovery, the landing gear was extended, retracted, and then extended again. No damage to the landing gear locking mechanism was observed.
Investigation
The safety officer of the flight academy interviewed the flight crew and the recovery personnel. Following the interviews, it was determined that during the landing rollout and subsequent take-off roll, one of the crewmembers inadvertently placed the landing gear selector in the "up" position.