Descent Tail Wind Shear 
Aerotime
JULY 26, 2024
At approximately 17:47 local time, the B-1B supersonic bomber, tail number 85-0085, crash-landed outside Runway 13 at Ellsworth Air Force Base. However, the aircraft experienced wind shear, dropped below the glideslope and became thrust deficient.
Chess In the Air
JUNE 24, 2022
The Rifle ASOS recorded a gust of 43 mph from the south: a 100-degree shift in direction, putting it right on his tail. Moderate wind shear in some areas could make some thermals somewhat difficult to work but that, too, is typical. ” The wind gust could of course only be reported after it had been measured.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
The pilots fought to recover, but the wind shear was too strong. Key Takeaways Microbursts can cause severe wind shear and downdrafts. It is the most severe type of wind shear. Theyre a form of low-level wind shear, which is a rapid shift in wind speed or direction near the ground.
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