As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
AIRCRAFT WAS GROUND: ON CLIMB OUT, GEAR LEVER WAS POSITIONED FROM UP TO OFF AND GEAR EXTENDED. LEVER WAS RETURNED TO UP, GEAR STOWED. FLIGHT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO ORD LANDING SAFELY. **SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.** (OPEN)