Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot raised the flaps prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall at to low an altitude to allow recovery.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
Shortly after take off at an altitude of approximately 150 feet agl, the pilot started to retract the flaps, the airspeed dropped and the stall warning light came on. The pilot said there was no runway remaining. When he got close to the ground he attempted to flare, the airplane landed hard and the landing gear collapsed.
Source record
Factual narrative
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