Casualties unknown

Landing Gear Collides with Bulldozer on Trailer, Then Strikes Parked Aircraft (N4469D)

Frankfort, IL, US

On November 11, 1994, a Beech G35 (registration N4469D) was involved in an aviation accident near Frankfort, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE DRIVER'S DISREGARD FOR THE NEED TO REMAIN CLEAR OF THE AIRCRAFT'S APPROACH PATH. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PROXIMITY OF A PARKED AIRPLANE TO THE RUNWAY. 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 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

During landing, an airplane's left main gear struck a bulldozer on a trailer. The aircraft then veered left, left the runway, and hit a parked Cessna 170.

Incident Overview

While on short final approach to land, an airplane's left main landing gear contacted the roll bar of a bulldozer. The bulldozer was positioned on a flatbed trailer being pulled by a truck. The truck had exited a parking lot adjacent to the runway and turned onto a road located 30 feet from the approach end of the runway.

Pilot and Driver Actions

The pilot stated that he did not see the truck until after he had landed. According to reports, the driver of the truck saw the airplane but was not concerned about its approach.

Post-Impact Sequence

After the initial contact, the airplane veered to the left, traveled off the runway surface, and subsequently collided with a parked Cessna 170 aircraft.

Ground Equipment Details

The bulldozer was mounted on a flatbed trailer, which was being towed by a truck. The truck's movement began from a parking lot near the runway, after which it entered a road in close proximity to the runway's threshold.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained damage from the collision with the bulldozer and the subsequent impact with the parked Cessna 170. Specific damage details are not provided in the source.

No Injuries Reported

The source does not mention any injuries to the pilot or any other persons involved.

Investigation Status

The incident is described based on the available factual account; no analysis or conclusions are offered beyond the stated events.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02575. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.