Incident Overview
While on short final approach to land, an airplane's left main landing gear contacted the roll bar of a bulldozer. The bulldozer was positioned on a flatbed trailer being pulled by a truck. The truck had exited a parking lot adjacent to the runway and turned onto a road located 30 feet from the approach end of the runway.
Pilot and Driver Actions
The pilot stated that he did not see the truck until after he had landed. According to reports, the driver of the truck saw the airplane but was not concerned about its approach.
Post-Impact Sequence
After the initial contact, the airplane veered to the left, traveled off the runway surface, and subsequently collided with a parked Cessna 170 aircraft.
Ground Equipment Details
The bulldozer was mounted on a flatbed trailer, which was being towed by a truck. The truck's movement began from a parking lot near the runway, after which it entered a road in close proximity to the runway's threshold.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained damage from the collision with the bulldozer and the subsequent impact with the parked Cessna 170. Specific damage details are not provided in the source.
No Injuries Reported
The source does not mention any injuries to the pilot or any other persons involved.
Investigation Status
The incident is described based on the available factual account; no analysis or conclusions are offered beyond the stated events.