ABSTRACT
Aviation infrastructure is essential for long haul passenger transport and freight. Globally, it is the only viable means to provide humanitarian aid in the case of natural disasters when other surface transport modes are damaged and supply chains are disrupted. This paper reviews and discusses the potential of incidents and accidents of aircraft during operations where irregularities on the pavement surface have been contributing factors. The excess dynamic load due to the pavement longitudinal roughness and other distresses may cause damage to landing gears on landing and reduce fatigue lives of critical main gear components such as piston and axle. Additionally, slush and ponding can cause vibrations due to bumps and low areas on uneven surface, as well as hydroplaning that lead to loss of aircraft control, incursions/excursions and accidents. Periodic condition inspections and appropriate maintenance interventions are keys to avoid damage to the aircraft and hurt enplaned passengers.
