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March 20, 1996 · Cessna 310R · N1835E

Marshfield, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 20, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Marshfield, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 310R
Tail Number
N1835E
Operator
Heartland Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI96LA118

The pilot of the Cessna 310, N1835E, stated that he had given position reports on the unicom frequency at downwind, left base, and again on final for landing on runway 34. The pilot of the Piper PA-32R, N1030Q, said that he had announced his intentions for takeoff from runway 4 on the same frequency. Both pilots said that they did not hear the other pilot's communications. The airplanes collided at the intersection of the two runways as the Cessna was touching down on runway 34 and the Piper was taking off on runway 4. Both pilots reported that they did not have visual contact with the other airplane prior to the collision.

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of the pilot of the PA-32R, N1030Q, to obtain identification of the Cessna 310R, N1835E, visually, and his inadequate visual outlook. A factor was the failure of both pilots to hear communications from each other.

Full Narrative

On March 20, 1996, at 1500 central standard time, a Cessna 310R, N1835E, and a Piper PA-32R-300, N1030Q, collided at the intersection of runways 4 and 34 at the Marshfield Municipal Airport, Marshfield, Wisconsin. The Cessna was operating under provisions of 14 CFR Part 135 as an on demand air taxi, while the Piper was operating under 14 CFR Part 91 as a personal flight. The pilot and three passengers in the Cessna, and the pilot and one passenger in the Piper reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The Cessna departed Ladysmith, Wisconsin, at 1425, and was landing on runway 34. The Piper was initiating a flight on runway 4 with the intended destination of Stambaugh, Michigan, at the time of the accident. Neither flight was operating on a flight plan. Both airplanes sustained substantial damage. The pilot of the Cessna told an inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), that he called on the unicom frequency 123.00 MHz, his position on downwind, left base, and again on final for runway 34 at Marshfield. He further stated that he heard no call from other aircraft and observed no other traffic in the air or on the ground. He indicated that as he flared his airplane to land on runway 34, another airplane appeared from the left and a collision occurred between his airplane and the Piper in the intersection of runways 34 and 4. The pilot of the Piper told the FAA inspector that he called on the unicom frequency 123.00 MHz, reporting his intentions to back taxi on runway 4 for departure and after preparing for departure, called again to state his intentions to takeoff. He said that he did not hear any broadcast related to Marshfield. He stated that he scanned for other aircraft prior to initiating the takeoff roll, but did not see any in the air. He stated that he did not at anytime see the Cessna prior to the collision at the intersection of runway 4 and 34. Information received from the ASOS, airport personnel and the pilots involved in the accident, revealed that visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The AWOS was reporting winds of 360 degrees at 15 knots, gusts to 22 knots, ten minutes prior to the accident. An examination of both airplanes subsequent to the accident revealed that the #1 and #2 communications in both airplanes were selected to 123.00 MHz. The Cessna was selected on #2 radio while the Piper was selected on #1. In a written statement a member of the airport personnel stated that he first became aware of the collision when the Cessna pilot radioed that there had been an accident. This person indicated that he did not recall hearing any prior radio communications. Although he was in a position to hear the radio, he said that he was not specifically monitoring the unicom.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportMarshfield Minicipal (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 310R
Tail NumberN1835E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHeartland Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-MB · Reciprocating · 285 | Lycoming · IO-540-K1G5D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 57 · First Class
Crew 2Age 70 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind360° @ 15 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data