Premature Gear Retraction During Takeoff (CCCP-67538)

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.