Accident Overview
A pilot conducting local touch-and-go landings experienced an accident when the nose gear collapsed after a mistaken control input. The incident occurred following an uneventful flight to the destination airport.
Sequence of Events
After landing, the pilot initiated a takeoff for the next touch-and-go. While accelerating, the pilot intended to retract the flaps but inadvertently raised the landing gear handle instead. As a result, the nose gear retracted partially or fully, causing it to collapse. The airplane came to a stop on the runway.
Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage at the nose gear attachment point. No other damage was reported.
Outcome
The pilot exited the airplane uninjured. The aircraft remained on the runway where it came to rest.