FTW86LPA16
1986-03-22 · ATLANTA, Texas, United States · None · 1 aircraft · Status: Completed
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THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING ROLL. IT THEN DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND RAN INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH WHICH COLLAPSED THE MAIN LANDING GEAR. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database (Pre-2008 Archive) Retrieved: 2026-02-12
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