Incident Overview
A training flight at Aguadilla-Rafael Hernández Airport ended with a belly landing after the crew inadvertently raised the landing gear prior to touchdown. The aircraft came to rest on its belly, sustaining damage beyond repair. All three crew members evacuated safely and were uninjured.
Sequence of Events
The crew was conducting local training, having performed several touch-and-go manoeuvres. While approaching the airport, the landing gear was raised inadvertently before landing. The subsequent touchdown occurred with the gear retracted, resulting in a belly landing.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft was extensively damaged and deemed beyond economical repair. All three crew members escaped without injury.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a belly landing after the crew mistakenly raised the landing gear.