Incident Overview
During taxi operations, the pilot maneuvered the airplane to the left of the taxiway centerline to avoid a parked aircraft on the right. As a result, the left main landing gear traveled off the asphalt surface. The airplane then pivoted 90 degrees from its direction of travel, causing the landing gear to collapse.
Investigation Findings
Measurements of the taxiway width and the wingspan of the airplane indicated that the pilot had to position the airplane more than 3 feet but less than 7 feet left of the centerline to clear the parked aircraft while remaining on the taxiway. The incident occurred without any other reported factors or conditions.
Sequence of Events
The pilot initiated the leftward maneuver to increase clearance from the parked airplane. During this maneuver, the left main landing gear departed the paved surface. The subsequent pivoting motion led to the collapse of the landing gear assembly.
Aircraft and Taxiway Details
No specific aircraft type, registration, or operator information was provided in the source. The taxiway dimensions and the aircraft's wingspan were considered in the evaluation, establishing the required lateral displacement range of 3 to 7 feet left of centerline to avoid the obstruction.
Conclusions
The investigation did not assign a probable cause. The incident highlights the physical constraints of the taxiway relative to the aircraft's wingspan when maneuvering around obstacles. No additional analysis or contributing factors were identified in the source material.