Accident Narrative
According to the instructor pilot, he was on short final approach when he encountered wind shear and turbulence. He initiated a go-around but subsequently failed to maintain control of the airplane. The aircraft lost airspeed, entered a stall, and impacted terrain.
The tower controller reported that the airplane was cleared to land on runway 11. While on short final, the airplane encountered a wind gust or downdraft, and the flight instructor advised the controller that he was initiating a go-around. Approximately 200 feet above ground level, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and impacted the runway surface.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, the automated surface observing system (ASOS) reported at 2032 that the wind was from 210 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 37 knots. Earlier, at 2027, ASOS reported a peak wind of 310 degrees at 37 knots. Cumulonimbus clouds, virga, and wind shear were reported in the area.
No additional details about the aircraft, occupants, or injuries were provided in the source.