Details published Tuesday by the NTSB indicate that a Piper Seneca and a Cessna 172 that collided a week ago near Miami hit nearly head on. The Piper was headed northwest and the Cessna southeast, with both aircraft level at approximately 1,500 feet when the accident occurred. Both aircraft were destroyed in the collision about 10 miles northwest of Miami Executive Airport (TMB) in excellent VFR weather.
NTSB Releases Preliminary Information on Florida Midair Collision
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper Seneca and a Cessna 172 collided near head-on at approximately 1,500 feet about 10 miles northwest of Miami Executive Airport (TMB) in excellent VFR weather.
- The TMB tower informed the inbound Cessna pilot about the outbound Seneca traffic, but the Cessna pilot never responded to the call.
- Both aircraft were destroyed in the collision, with NTSB details noting specific propeller and control positions, including the Seneca's right propeller found in a feathered position.
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