On September 21, 1992, a Piper PA-28-200R (registration N2141T) operated by Forbes, Myrick R. was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Worth, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a runway surface defect (a pothole) while maneuvering on the airport. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot attempted to expedite exiting an active runway after landing and reversing direction, resulting in the left main gear collapsing into a pothole on the runway edge.
What happened
Following the completion of a landing, the pilot rolled past the center taxiway. To reverse direction and exit the active runway more quickly due to incoming landing traffic, the aircraft executed a 180-degree turn. During this maneuver, the left main landing gear collapsed as it fell into a 10-inch pothole located on the edge of the runway.
The investigation
The impact with the pothole resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. The landing gear assembly sustained significant structural failure. Additionally, the gear attaching structure was damaged, and the left wing also suffered damage as a result of the collapse.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a runway surface defect (a pothole) while maneuvering on the airport.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 21 Sept 1992 Piper PA-28-200R accident near Fort Worth, TX?
A pilot attempted to expedite exiting an active runway after landing and reversing direction, resulting in the left main gear collapsing into a pothole on the runway edge.
Were there any fatalities in the 21 Sept 1992 Piper PA-28-200R accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 Sept 1992 involved a Piper PA-28-200R, registration N2141T, operated by Forbes, Myrick R., at Fort Worth, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a runway surface defect (a pothole) while maneuvering on the airport.
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