On August 11, 1995, a Mooney M20A (registration N8378E) was involved in an aviation accident near Rock Springs, WY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS INCLUDE THE UNEVEN RUNWAY CONDITION, THE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CROWNED CONDITION NOT BEING DISSEMINATED BY AIRPORT PERSONNEL, AND THE INADEQUATE REVIEW/INSPECTION OF THE CONDITION BY FAA… This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During takeoff on a temporary runway at an airport with intersecting runways closed for construction, an aircraft became airborne prematurely over a crowned taxiway, collided with an airport sign, and skidded to a stop.
Background
Intersecting runways 09-27 and 03-21 at an airport were closed due to construction. A parallel taxiway for runway 09-27 had been approved for use as a temporary runway.
Incident Description
During takeoff on the temporary runway, the aircraft became prematurely airborne when it crossed a crowned intersecting taxiway. While the pilot attempted to maintain control, the aircraft collided with an airport information sign and subsequently skidded to a rest.
Information and Inspection
No information was made available to pilots by the airport regarding the crowned condition of the taxiway. Additionally, no FAA airports personnel inspected the temporary runway noting the crowned condition.