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 nearly head-on at approximately 1,500 feet near Miami Executive Airport in excellent VFR weather, destroying both aircraft.
- The NTSB's preliminary report indicates the tower controller alerted the inbound Cessna to the outbound Seneca's traffic, but the Cessna pilot did not respond; it's unknown if the Seneca pilot received similar advisories.
- Investigators observed specific damage to the engines and propellers of both aircraft consistent with the impact.
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