AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402, G-JEDU
Inadvertent Flap Retraction, During takeoff from Düsseldorf Airport, 16 July 2018.
Summary:
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp co-pilot inadvertently raised the flaps instead of the landing gear after takeoff from Düsseldorf Airport. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp commander was not immediately aware of this because the sun was in his eyes and the aircraft handling appeared normal. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp operator has not taken any additional safety action following this occurrence.
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