Incident Overview
During the landing rollout of a training flight, the pilot undergoing instruction (PUI) inadvertently retracted the landing gear. According to reports from both the flight instructor and the PUI, the landing gear handle was immediately selected back to the down position. Despite this action, the aircraft sank to the left, resulting in contact between the airframe and the runway.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained structural damage to the left wing, stabilator, and empennage. The extent of the damage necessitated repairs to these components. No further details regarding the severity of the damage or repair timeline were provided.
Pilot Reports
Both pilots reported no mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation prior to the incident. The flight instructor and the PUI provided consistent accounts of the events, noting that the gear retraction was inadvertent and occurred during the rollout phase of landing. No other operational anomalies were noted.