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June 19, 1982 · Cessna 170B · N8267A
Princeton, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Princeton, MN
Aircraft
Cessna 170B
Tail Number
N8267A
Operator
Clayton L Wendt
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI82DA222
AFTER ARRIVING, THE PILOT MADE A GO-AROUND ON HIS FIRST APPROACH TO RUNWAY 33 WHEN HE SAW A TRUCK ON THE RUNWAY. ON HIS SECOND DOWNWIND, HE DETERMINED THAT TRUCKS WERE OPERATING ONLY ON THE DISPLACED PORTION OF RUNWAY 15. HE CONTINUED THE SECOND APPROACH IN WINDS THAT WERE GUSTING TO 15 KTS. THE PILOT SAID THAT HE HIT A GUST OF WIND DURING THE LANDING FLARE AND FOUND HIMSELF HIGH, SLOW, AND OFF TO THE RIGHT. HE ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND, BUT WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN FLYING SPEED. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DURING A LANDING IN THE CONSTRUCTION AREA.
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AFTER ARRIVING, THE PILOT MADE A GO-AROUND ON HIS FIRST APPROACH TO RUNWAY 33 WHEN HE SAW A TRUCK ON THE RUNWAY. ON HIS SECOND DOWNWIND, HE DETERMINED THAT TRUCKS WERE OPERATING ONLY ON THE DISPLACED PORTION OF RUNWAY 15. HE CONTINUED THE SECOND APPROACH IN WINDS THAT WERE GUSTING TO 15 KTS. THE PILOT SAID THAT HE HIT A GUST OF WIND DURING THE LANDING FLARE AND FOUND HIMSELF HIGH, SLOW, AND OFF TO THE RIGHT. HE ATTEMPTED A GO-AROUND, BUT WAS UNABLE TO REGAIN FLYING SPEED. THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DURING A LANDING IN THE CONSTRUCTION AREA.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportPrinceton Municipal (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 170B
Tail NumberN8267A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClayton L Wendt
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-145 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point15 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg