At approximately 1502 Eastern time the two airplanes collided in flight. Both airplanes were destroyed following separate uncontrolled descents and impacts. The Flight Instructor and Private pilot aboard the Cessna sustained fatal injuries, as did the Private pilot aboard the Beech. A witness in an office building about one-half mile from the impact saw both airplanes in flight: “I looked out my window right in front of my desk after [a co-worker] said Oh my God. I then saw the two planes within about mile apart and heading in a direction towards each other but not directly head on. When the planes were very close…both rolled…towards each other and that is when the wings clipped each other.” No pre-impact anomalies were detected during the examination of either airplane.
May 11, 2007, Sharonville, Ohio, Cessna 172N/Beech V35B Bonanza
At approximately 1502 Eastern time the two airplanes collided in flight. Both airplanes were destroyed following separate uncontrolled descents and impacts. The Flight Instructor and Private pilot aboard the Cessna sustained fatal injuries, as did the Private pilot aboard the Beech.
Key Takeaways:
- A mid-air collision between a Cessna and a Beech aircraft occurred at approximately 1502 ET, resulting in the destruction of both planes and fatal injuries to all three occupants.
- A witness described seeing the two planes heading towards each other, then both rolling inwards just before their wings clipped.
- No pre-impact mechanical anomalies were found in either airplane during the examination.
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