Robert Goyer’s Cirrus SR22 in Midair Collision

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 03:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Two aircraft, a Cirrus SR22 and a Cessna 152, were involved in a mid-air collision, sustaining substantial damage to both airframes (imploded windshield and fuselage damage for the SR22; lost landing gear for the Cessna).
Remarkably, both aircraft landed safely with no major injuries to any occupants, despite the severe damage and the incident occurring in clear visibility.

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Aircraft damaged, but luckily no major injuries sustained.

Cirrus SR22 windshield — The SR22’s ****windshield imploded, and the airplane sustained substantial fuselage damage. It began a rapid descent, but was able to land safely at KCLL.

Cessna 152 midair — The other aircraft involved in the collision, a Cessna 152, suffered the loss of its right landing gear wheel. It was able to land safely, and the flight instructor and student aboard the airplane sustained no injuries.

Cessna 152 landing — Clear skies and 10 miles of visibility were reported at the time of the accident.

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