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November 22, 1995 · Piper PA-23-150 · N2114P

Ocala, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Ocala, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-150
Tail Number
N2114P
Operator
Gordon Degeest
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA027

The CFI in the PA-23, N2114P, stated that his student had executed the localizer approach to runway 36, and had announced on the CTAF that the flight was on a 4 then 1 mile final for a touch-and-go runway 36. After the touch-and-go, and during the upwind leg, the CFI stated that he felt a jolt similar to that of a severe updraft. He observed damage to the airplane, and took the controls and landed uneventfully at another airport. The CFI in the Cessna, N210PW, stated that his instrument student was executing the localizer approach to runway 36, and during the approach, he observed the Piper about 2 miles ahead descending for runway 36 and also when it was on the runway. The student continued the approach, and while at the MDA about 5 seconds before the time expired for the missed approach point, the student observed an airplane below and to the left of their airplane. The student rolled the airplane to the right and felt an impact. The CFI took the controls and landed uneventfully at the Ocala airport.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (CFI) OF THE CESSNA, N210PW, TO SEE AND AVOID THE PIPER, N2114P.

Full Narrative

On November 22, 1995, about 1500 eastern standard time, a Cessna T210N, N210PW, registered to White Mountain, Inc., collided with a Piper PA-23-150, N2114P, at the Ocala Regional/Jim Taylor Field Airport, Ocala, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for either flight. Both flights were operating as 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flights. The Cessna airplane sustained minor damage and the certified flight instructor (CFI) and private-rated student were not injured. The Piper airplane was substantially damaged and the CFI and commercial-rated student were also not injured. The Cessna flight originated about 1430, from the Ocala Airport. The Piper flight originated about 1437, also from the Ocala Airport. The CFI of the Cessna stated that his instrument student was executing a practice localizer approach to runway 36 and the Piper airplane was observed ahead. The student of the Cessna announced on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) of the intention of performing a low approach, and descended to the minimum descent altitude of 480 feet mean sea level (msl). The CFI further stated that he observed the Piper land on runway 36. The student in the Cessna stated that about 5 seconds before the time had expired to reach the missed approach point, he observed the Piper airplane beneath and to the left of their airplane. The student banked the Cessna to the right and then felt an impact. The CFI of the Cessna took control of the airplane and landed uneventfully at the Ocala Airport. Two witnesses on the airport at the time of the accident stated that the midair collision occurred about 480 feet msl, about 3/4 of the way down the departure end of runway 36.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest AirportOcala Regional (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length6906 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-23-150
Tail NumberN2114P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGordon Degeest
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A3B · Reciprocating · 150 | Continental · TSIO-520R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Crew 2Age 62 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 25 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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