Premature Landing Gear Retraction During Takeoff at Chicago-Midway Airport (N107RS)

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll at Chicago-Midway Airport, the pilot inadvertently retracted the landing gear while the aircraft was still rolling on the runway. The premature retraction of the undercarriage caused the aircraft to sink onto the ground. The aircraft then slid for several yards before coming to a stop. The pilot was not injured in the incident, but the aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. The official investigation identified the premature retraction of the undercarriage during takeoff as the probable cause of the accident. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport was provided in the source material.