Flight Details
The flight departed Brainerd, Minnesota, on schedule. The crew noted no discrepancies prior to departure. The flight proceeded normally until the final approach for Runway 31 at Bemidji.
Weather and Wind Conditions
Local weather observations reported wind from 200 degrees magnetic at 5 knots, recorded before the aircraft began its approach. The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) transcript indicates that the crew encountered stronger winds than both forecasted and reported, but the conditions were not deemed sufficient to abort the landing.
Incident Description
During the final approach, the crew reported a loss of lift over the threshold just before touchdown. The aircraft impacted the runway hard. The incident occurred on approach to Runway 31 at Bemidji.
Aftermath
Damage to the aircraft was noted after passengers had deplaned at the terminal. Trees border the airport perimeter, which the crew felt may have contributed to wind instability and possible wind shear just prior to touchdown. There was no recording device installed at the airport to indicate wind shear or instability.