Incident Summary
On a cross-country flight, two Cessna 172 aircraft were flying in formation. The lead aircraft, N73616, contacted Evansville Approach and received clearance to intercept the 030 degree radial, outbound from Evansville, Indiana. As the formation commenced a turn to proceed along the radial, the two aircraft collided.
Damage
The collision resulted in damage to the left wing of N73616 and the right rear fuselage and right aileron of N2986U. Despite the damage, both aircraft were able to land safely at Evansville without any further incidents. No other damage or injuries were reported.
Aircraft Involved
The two aircraft involved were both Cessna 172 models. One aircraft was registered as N2986U and the other as N73616. Both were on a formation cross-country flight at the time of the occurrence.