Incident Summary
An aircraft on approach to runway 25 collided with the Omni Directional Approach Lighting System (ODALS) during the final phase of the approach. The pilot reported encountering a downdraft while on short final and applied full power; however, the aircraft continued to descend and struck one of the ODALS light cover lenses with a wing strut. After the collision, the aircraft continued to fly and was landed on runway 25.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft was executing an approach to runway 25. On short final, the pilot experienced a downdraft and immediately applied full engine power. Despite the power application, the aircraft continued to descend and made contact with the approach lighting system. Specifically, a wing strut struck one of the ODALS light cover lenses. Following the impact, the aircraft remained controllable and proceeded to land on runway 25 without further incident.
Weather Conditions
Tower personnel reported the wind direction and speed at the time of the event as from 280 degrees at 9 knots. No other weather factors were mentioned.
Systems Status
No preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported. The aircraft's systems were functioning normally prior to the collision.