At about 1430 Pacific time, the two aircraft collided in flight while maneuvering to land. None of the three aboard the two airplanes was injured; the Piper sustained minor damage while the Glastar was substantially damaged. Visual conditions prevailed. As the Piper approached the runway to land, its pilot heard a thump and then saw the Glastar climb out from below. He noted damage to the Glastars rudder. The Piper landed; the Glastars pilot encountered control difficulties and flew to a nearby airport for an uneventful landing.
January 1, 2008, Sonoma, Calif., Piper PA-28-180/Glastar
At about 1430 Pacific time, the two aircraft collided in flight while maneuvering to land. None of the three aboard the two airplanes was injured; the Piper sustained minor damage while the Glastar was substantially damaged. Visual conditions prevailed. As the Piper approached the runway to land, its pilot heard a thump and then saw the Glastar climb out from below. He noted damage to the Glastars rudder. The Piper landed; the Glastars pilot encountered control difficulties and flew to a nearby airport for an uneventful landing.
Key Takeaways:
- Two aircraft, a Piper and a Glastar, collided in flight while maneuvering to land, but none of the three occupants sustained injuries.
- The Piper incurred minor damage and landed safely immediately after the collision.
- The Glastar was substantially damaged, experienced control difficulties, and subsequently made an uneventful landing at a nearby airport.
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