What happened
During an approach to runway 8, the left wing of the aircraft made contact with the ground roughly 75 feet before the runway threshold. Following the impact, the aircraft traveled approximately 160 feet along the runway before coming to a stop off the right side of the pavement.
Weather conditions at the time of the incident involved significant wind fluctuations. A pilot who had landed on runway 26 approximately 30 minutes earlier reported northwest winds at 15 knots with gusts, noting airspeed fluctuations of 10 knots during the final approach. Official weather observations from 19 miles east at 1045 EST confirmed winds from 310 degrees at 15 knots, with gusts reaching 20 knots.
Findings
An FAA Inspector's examination of the wreckage revealed no mechanical anomalies or pre-impact defects in the aircraft. However, meteorological advisories were in effect for the region. An AIRMET issued earlier that morning warned of moderate turbulence below 8,000 feet. A subsequent update at 0945 specifically noted the potential for low-level wind shear in the Boston Area Forecast area, driven by gusty northwesterly surface winds, which were expected to persist until 1600.