On July 1, 1986, a Fairchild SA-227 (registration N243DH) operated by Dhl Air Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Lincoln, NE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing at Lincoln, Nebraska, the flare for touchdown ended short of the active runway. The pilot reported windshear on final, but wind conditions were reported as a headwind. No mechanical issues or thunderstorm activity were present.
Event
A landing aircraft at Lincoln, Nebraska, experienced a flare that ended short of the active runway. The pilot reported encountering windshear during the final approach. The sequence proceeded without any reported mechanical control problems, and no thunderstorm activity was observed in the area.
Wind Conditions
Wind conditions at the time of the landing were reported as 340 degrees at 15 knots, providing a headwind for the aircraft on approach. No other aircraft in the vicinity reported experiencing similar difficulties.
Runway Information
Runway 35R at Lincoln has a length of 5,500 feet, which was well within the capability of the aircraft involved.