Incident Details
A pilot was conducting a landing on Runway 18. Prior to the landing, the local controller cautioned the pilot about possible windshear conditions. Wind measurements indicated that at the center of the runway, the wind was from 180 degrees at 10 knots, whereas at the north end, the winds were light and variable.
Sequence of Events
Ground witnesses observed that the airplane flared abruptly and then stalled. The pilot subsequently reported that during the flare maneuver, the airplane's airspeed diminished rapidly. Additionally, the nose pitched up abruptly and the aircraft turned 45 degrees to the right relative to the runway bearing.
Wreckage Examination
Examination of the wreckage disclosed that the airplane struck the ground in a nose-right and down attitude.