Incident Overview
While both aircraft were cruising at 5500 feet MSL, a Stinson 108-3 (registration N12HK) piloted by a private pilot and a Cessna 152 (registration N46757) piloted by a student pilot collided. The private pilot reported a magnetic heading of 130 degrees and an indicated airspeed of 92 mph (about 80 knots). The student pilot stated he was tracking a VOR radial on a heading of about 150 degrees at an indicated speed of 95 knots. Neither pilot saw the other aircraft before impact.
Collision and Damage
During the collision, the propeller of the Cessna struck the left main landing gear and lower fuselage skin of the Stinson. The Stinson pilot continued to Ramona, California, and landed with substantial damage. The Cessna's engine ceased running, though the propeller continued to windmill. The student pilot closed the mixture to prevent the engine from restarting and executed a successful forced landing at Rancho Airport at Temecula, California. The Cessna sustained minor damage to the propeller, spinner, engine cowling, and leading edge of the right wing.
Outcome
Both aircraft landed; the Stinson at Ramona and the Cessna at Rancho Airport. No further details were provided.