At about 17:15 EDT, a Boeing Stearman E-75 and a Taylorcraft BC12-D collided while they were both landing on runway 28 at the Farmers Pride Airport. None of the three aboard the two planes was injured. Neither pilot saw the other airplane until the two collided just as the Taylorcraft was touching down. The pilot of the Stearman had 156 hours with 26 hours in make and model, and the pilot of the Taylorcraft had 158 hours with 9 hours in make and model.
Oct. 9, Fredericksburg, Pa. / Boeing Stearman and Taylorcraft BC12
At about 17:15 EDT, a Boeing Stearman E-75 and a Taylorcraft BC12-D collided while they were both landing on runway 28 at the Farmers Pride Airport. None of the three aboard the two planes was injured. Neither pilot saw the other airplane until the two collided just as the Taylorcraft was touching down. The pilot of the Stearman had 156 hours with 26 hours in make and model, and the pilot of the Taylorcraft had 158 hours with 9 hours in make and model....
Key Takeaways:
- Two aircraft, a Boeing Stearman E-75 and a Taylorcraft BC12-D, collided on runway 28 at Farmers Pride Airport while both were landing.
- Despite the collision, none of the three people aboard the two planes were injured.
- Neither pilot saw the other aircraft until the moment of impact, which occurred as the Taylorcraft was touching down.
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