Incident Overview
Prior to the approach, the pilot was advised of a thunderstorm located south-southeast of the airport. The pilot reported that the weather was deteriorating rapidly, with turbulence, heavy rain, near-blinding lightning, and windshear. During the approach, the adverse weather conditions and erratic instrument indications made it difficult to maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA).
Sequence of Events
The aircraft descended below the MDA and struck trees. Following the impact, a missed approach was executed. The aircraft subsequently landed without further incident.
Conditions
The weather at the time was characterized by rapid deterioration, including thunderstorm activity, turbulence, heavy precipitation, and windshear. No other information about the aircraft, operator, or location was provided in the source.