Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the landing approach to runway 30, which is 4,080 feet long and 75 feet wide, the amphibious airplane encountered a gust of wind from the right. The airplane touched down "very hard" on its left side, resulting in the separation of the left outside wheel of the main landing gear. The aircraft came to rest on the edge of the runway.
Pilot Report
The pilot described the wind conditions as "variable and very gusty between ground level and 3,000 feet [above ground level]." The pilot had accumulated 4,333 total flight hours, including 1,039 hours in the accident airplane.
Aircraft Damage
Examination of the airplane after the incident revealed wrinkling on both sides of the fuselage. No other damage details were provided in the source.