Incident Overview
The pilot of a wheel-ski equipped airplane reported that he was attempting to land to the east with a variable wind gusting from 15 to 35 knots. As he approached touchdown, a strong gust of wind from the south prompted him to abort the landing and execute a go-around.
Collision with Truck
During the go-around, the left main landing gear of the airplane struck a parked and unoccupied truck. The impact forced the left main landing gear out of its gear box. When the subsequent landing took place, the left main landing gear collapsed under the load.
Damage Assessment
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and the left wing lift strut. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Pilot Statement
The pilot attributed the go-around to the strong, gusty wind conditions. No further details regarding the sequence of events or environmental factors were provided in the source.