Incident Narrative
The pilot of the airplane reported that during the final approach, the airspeed fluctuated from 80 MPH down to 65 to 70 MPH. Approximately 400 feet from the end of the runway, believing he had the runway made, the pilot reduced the engine power to idle. Immediately after, he sensed the airplane sinking and veering to the left.
Sequence of Events
Realizing that he would not be able to reach the runway due to the wind-shear condition, the pilot applied full power. However, the airplane subsequently impacted a driftwood stump and a guy wire. The impact caused the airplane to nose over, and it came to rest inverted approximately 150 feet west of the runway's approach end.
Location and Condition
The accident site was located about 150 feet west of the approach end of the runway. The airplane was inverted after nosing over following the collision with the stump and guy wire.