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Private Pilot Lands With Collapsed Landing Gear After Hitting Runway Marker (N119Q)

Brooksville, FL, US

On August 10, 1992, a Piper PA-24-250 (registration N119Q) operated by Stone, Steve L. was involved in an aviation accident near Brooksville, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY DURING LANDING. THIS RESULTED IN AN IN-FLIGHT COLLISION WITH A RUNWAY MARKER, COLLAPSE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR, AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a night VFR approach, a private pilot's airplane hit a runway marker, causing the right main landing gear to collapse. The airplane sustained substantial damage but the pilot was uninjured.

Incident Details

A private pilot was conducting a night approach for landing under visual flight rules (VFR) conditions. During the landing, the airplane's right main landing gear collided with a runway marker located between the landing runway and an adjacent taxiway. After the collision, the airplane remained airborne for approximately 300 feet before coming to a complete stop in a grass median.

Investigation Findings

Inspection of the crash site by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed that the right main landing gear had struck the runway marker. The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the incident.

Pilot Statement

The pilot reported that upon landing, the right main landing gear collapsed, causing the airplane to slide off the runway onto the grass. The pilot was not injured in the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Aug 1992 Piper PA-24-250 accident near Brooksville, FL?

During a night VFR approach, a private pilot's airplane hit a runway marker, causing the right main landing gear to collapse. The airplane sustained substantial damage but the pilot was uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Aug 1992 Piper PA-24-250 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Aug 1992 involved a Piper PA-24-250, registration N119Q, operated by Stone, Steve L., at Brooksville, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY DURING LANDING. THIS RESULTED IN AN IN-FLIGHT COLLISION WITH A RUNWAY MARKER, COLLAPSE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR, AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X15476. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.