Primary finding
Probable cause
An encounter with windshear which resulted in the airplane landing hard and short of the runway. A factor related to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
Gusty wind conditions prevailed when the airplane was on final approach and it encountered a wind shear. The pilot said he applied full power and rotated the nose up; however, he was unable to arrest the descent in time to prevent the airplane from touching down in a grassy area 10 feet short of the runway. The airplane then bounced into the air and came to rest on the runway with collapsed landing gear.
Source record
Factual narrative
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