NTSB · Safety Recommendation
Safety Recommendation A-93-085
Recommendation
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES: INFORM AIRPORT OPERATORS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS ACCIDENT AND ALERT THEM OF THE POTENTIAL FOR EROSION NEAR UNDERGROUND PIPELINES, AND URGE THEM TO RESTRICT OPERATIONS ON ANY AREAS THAT ARE IDENTIFIED AS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS UNTIL THEY ARE REPAIRED.
Safety Issue and Context
ON MARCH 26, 1991, A BEECH F33A, N7224L, FELL THROUGH THE TAXIWAY PAVEMENT WHILE TAXIING AT PEACHTREE DEKALB AIRPORT IN CHAMBLEE, GEORGIA. THE PILOT STATED THAT AS HE WAS TAXIING TO THE RUNWAY, THE LEFT MAIN WHEEL FELL THROUGH THE PAVEMENT, AND THE AIRPLANE MADE A VIOLENT LEFT TURN AND CAME TO A STOP. AFTER EXITING THE AIRPLANE, THE PILOT SAID HE COULD SEE THAT THE PAVEMENT HAD GIVEN WAY AND THAT THE WHEEL HAD FALLEN THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE PAVEMENT. THE AIRPLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED, BUT THE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE NOT INJURED.
Response History
April 7, 1998 · NTSB Correspondence · American Association of Airport Executives
The AAAE informed its membership of the circumstances of the accident and alerted them of the potential for erosion near underground pipelines. The AAAE also urged its members to restrict operations in any areas that are identified as potentially hazardous until they are repaired. Based on the AAAR's actions, Safety Recommendations A-93-85 is classified "Closed--Acceptable Action."
July 29, 1997 · NTSB Correspondence · American Association of Airport Executives
OUR RECORDS INDICATE THAT BOARD HAS NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM YOUR ASSOCIATION CONCERNING THIS RECOMMENDATION. WE WOULD APPRECIATE BEING INFORMED ABOUT EFFORTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE TO IMPLEMENT THIS RECOMMENDATION. A COPY OF THIS RECOMMENDATION IS ENCLOSED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. IF WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM YOU WITHIN 45 DAYS, THIS RECOMMENDATION WILL BE CLASSIFIED "CLOSED--UNACCEPTABLE ACTION/NO RESPONSE RECEIVED."