Accident Details
The pilot of an airplane was on short final for landing at a one-way-in airstrip with a quartering right tailwind. According to the pilot's report, he felt a slight 'push' from above and behind the airplane, prompting him to apply a little power and up-elevator. Approximately one second later, the pilot felt the airplane descend toward the tall grass overrun, describing it as a 'powerful, yet smooth down draft or wind shear.'
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that he applied full power and up-elevator, but the airplane continued to descend and struck the ground at about 60 knots, 50 feet short of the airstrip. During the landing roll, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed down. The right wing then contacted the surface, causing the airplane to spin around about 60 degrees to the right.
Aftermath
The operator reported that the wind was from 030 degrees at 12 knots at the time of the accident. No further details about injuries or aircraft damage were provided in the source.