What happened
During the initial takeoff phase, an aircraft experienced a serious malfunction when the landing gear was pulled up before the plane reached rotation speed. This premature retraction caused the airframe to make contact with the runway surface, resulting in the aircraft sliding on its belly for several dozen meters.
Despite the impact, all six crew members on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. While no lives were lost, the incident resulted in the total loss of the aircraft, as it was determined to be damaged beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the premature retraction of the landing gear prior to completing the takeoff roll.