Landing Gear Retraction During Landing Roll

Incident Overview During the landing roll, the pilot inadvertently raised the landing gear handle rather than the flap handle. This action caused the landing gear to retract while the aircraft was still on the runway. As a result, the airplane impacted the runway surface, leading to substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident. The incident highlights the importance of correct control identification and procedural adherence during critical phases of flight, particularly during landing and taxiing operations.