Event Description
The aircraft was landing when, upon touchdown, the left main landing gear contacted a pothole in the runway approximately 175 feet from the threshold. This impact initiated a loss of directional control.
Runway Marks
Skid marks from the left main tire were observed on the runway beginning at the point of contact with the pothole. Metal scrapings from the landing gear were also found at this location. Shortly thereafter, skid marks from the right main tire began to appear.
Departure from Runway
Following the loss of directional control, the aircraft departed the left side of the runway. It traveled through a fence and subsequently came to rest in a shallow pond.