Incident Overview
A student pilot operating a Piper PA-28, registration N8836N, was conducting touch-and-go landings at an uncontrolled airport. After performing three or four such landings, the pilot departed the traffic pattern for a short period. Upon reentering the pattern, the pilot monitored the UNICOM frequency and announced his position. He overheard the crew of a Cessna 152, registration N89585, call for a stop-and-go landing.
The student pilot stated that he did not realize the other aircraft would come to a full stop on the runway. As he continued his approach, he focused on the end of the runway and on making a proper touchdown. He did not see the Cessna stopped on the runway until after his own aircraft had touched down. In an attempt to avoid a collision, he turned, but his right wing struck the tail of the Cessna.
Account from the Cessna Instructor
The instructor pilot in the Cessna 152 reported that he and his student had come to a stop approximately 1,200 to 1,300 feet from the approach end of the runway. They were reconfiguring the aircraft for takeoff when the collision occurred.
Aircraft Involved
The Piper PA-28 (N8836N) and Cessna 152 (N89585) were both involved in the ground collision. No information about injuries or damage extent is available from the source.
Operational Context
The event took place at an uncontrolled airport, and both aircraft were operating in the traffic pattern. The student pilot in the Piper had previously completed several touch-and-go landings before departing and reentering the pattern, leading to the incident with the stopped Cessna.