On 23rd September 2007 this aircraft had taxied for about 100 metres with the glider tow rope tangled in the Pawnee's tail wheel. With the rope jamming the wheel from turning during this taxi run the wheel's retaining nut and attachment had been sheared off. After the aircraft had stopped the rope was cut off the wheel but the damage to the tail wheel axle was not noticed. During the aircraft's next take off run at 14.00hrs the tail wheel fell off. The tug aircraft continued in the tow and landed on the remaining axle and yoke. Damage was reported but only slight and the aircraft was repaired.
Pilot - Name unknown.