Incident Details
After landing, the pilot attempted to taxi from the runway to the hangar or ramp area. To reach the marked temporary grass taxiway, the pilot taxied across a grassy area. While traversing this area, the aircraft's left main landing gear dropped into an unmarked hole. The pilot estimated the hole to be approximately 23 feet deep. By applying power, the pilot was able to extract the aircraft from the hole. However, the aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result.
Airport Construction
At the time of the incident, the airport was undergoing ongoing construction. The hole was one of several created by the relocation of the Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) light installation, which was necessitated by runway expansion.
Response by Airport Management
According to airport management, the holes had been "restored" after the VASI structures were removed. Following the incident, the holes were "restored" again the day after.
Environmental Conditions
The pilot described the light conditions at the time as "dark night."