Event Description
A pilot reported an uneventful landing on Runway 17L. After exiting the runway via Taxiway A-4, the pilot taxied through a break in a row of flags located between Runway 17L and the Delta parking ramp. Approximately 50 feet along the taxiway, the right main landing gear entered an open trench. The aircraft stopped, and despite some difficulty in steering, the pilot was able to taxi to the parking area.
Taxiway Conditions
At the time of the incident, a NOTAM was in effect, and the ATIS contained a recorded warning about taxiway construction. Normal taxiway lighting was in use, but the construction area was marked with high visibility cones and flags.
Post-Flight Findings
During a post-flight inspection, the pilot saw no damage. However, the pilot was notified of damage to the aircraft 10 days later. The pilot was not scheduled or specifically authorized to fly the aircraft.
Aircraft and Operator
No specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the source.