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Premature Gear Retraction During Takeoff (CCCP-67538)

Magadan-Sokol, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On September 27, 1991, a Let L-410 (registration CCCP-67538) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Magadan-Sokol, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Premature gear retraction during takeoff. Poor crew coordination. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft suffered a belly landing and slid for dozens of meters after a pilot mistakenly raised the landing gear during the takeoff roll. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, but there were no casualties.

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll, one of the pilots mistakenly raised the landing gear. As a result, the aircraft sank onto its belly and slid for a few dozen meters before coming to a stop. ## Outcome The incident resulted in no casualties. However, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. ## Probable Cause The official investigation identified the probable cause as premature gear retraction during takeoff, compounded by poor crew coordination between the flight crew members. The error occurred during a critical phase of flight when the aircraft was still on the ground and required the landing gear to be extended for safe operation.

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