Weather Briefing and Approach
The pilot obtained a weather briefing before departure, which predicted widely scattered thunderstorms along the route. Upon arrival at the destination, a thunderstorm was positioned directly over the airport.
The Approach
The pilot conducted an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach to runway 14. A preceding DC-9 aircraft executed a missed approach after the control tower reported wind shear conditions.
Observations During Approach
The accident pilot reported seeing intense rain and lightning ahead and acknowledged hearing the tower's report of wind shear. Despite these conditions, the approach was continued.
Encounter with Downdraft
During the final approach, the aircraft encountered a strong downdraft. This vertical wind shear resulted in a loss of controlled flight path, leading to a collision with the runway.