Casualties unknown

Pilot Encounters Wind Gust, Collapses Landing Gear in Construction Area (N8267A)

Princeton, MN, US

On June 19, 1982, a Cessna 170B (registration N8267A) operated by Clayton L. Wendt was involved in an aviation accident near Princeton, MN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot executed a go-around after spotting a truck on runway 33, then attempted a second approach. During flare, a wind gust pushed the aircraft high, slow, and right; a go-around failed, and the right main gear collapsed during landing in a construction area.

Incident Overview

During a landing attempt, a pilot performed a go-around on the first approach to runway 33 after observing a truck on the runway. On the second downwind leg, the pilot determined that trucks were operating only on the displaced portion of runway 15. The pilot continued with the second approach in winds gusting to 15 knots.

Sequence of Events

As the pilot flared for landing, a gust of wind affected the aircraft, causing it to become high, slow, and offset to the right. The pilot initiated a go-around but was unable to regain flying speed. The aircraft subsequently landed in a construction area, where the right main landing gear collapsed.

Outcome

The right main gear collapsed during the landing in the construction area. No further details about the aircraft or occupants were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jun 1982 Cessna 170B accident near Princeton, MN?

A pilot executed a go-around after spotting a truck on runway 33, then attempted a second approach. During flare, a wind gust pushed the aircraft high, slow, and right; a go-around failed, and the right main gear collapsed during landing in a construction area.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jun 1982 involved a Cessna 170B, registration N8267A, operated by Clayton L. Wendt, at Princeton, MN.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X02961. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.