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February 24, 2015 · Piper PA 28R-201 · N963WW
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 24, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Piper PA 28R-201 (2000)
Tail Number
N963WW
Operator
Westwind School of Aeronautics
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR15CA115
According to both the flight instructor and the pilot undergoing instruction (PUI), during the landing rollout, the PUI inadvertently retracted the landing gear. The landing gear handle was immediately selected to down; however, they felt the airplane sink to the left. The airplane sustained structural damage to the left wing, stabilator, and empennage. Both pilots reported no mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot under instruction's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing rollout.
Full Narrative
According to both the flight instructor and the pilot undergoing instruction (PUI), during the landing rollout, the PUI inadvertently retracted the landing gear. The landing gear handle was immediately selected to down; however, they felt the airplane sink to the left. The airplane sustained structural damage to the left wing, stabilator, and empennage. Both pilots reported no mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 MST
Nearest AirportPhoenix Deer Valley (0nm ENE)
Runway25R
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 28R-201
Tail NumberN963WW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWestwind School of Aeronautics
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 25 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 39 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourcePILO