Sequence of Events
On the day of the accident, a Cessna 152 (registration N6281Q) and a Piper PA-38 (registration N9132A) were both conducting local, solo student flights. A third aircraft pilot, who was holding short of the runway for takeoff, observed both airplanes on final approach. Recognizing the potential for a mid-air collision, he transmitted a warning on the local UNICOM frequency.
The pilot of the PA-38 heard the warning and initiated a go-around, continuing straight ahead. In contrast, the pilot of the Cessna 152 continued the landing, touched down, and after a short roll, took off again. After taking off, the Cessna was observed climbing straight ahead at a steeper angle than the PA-38. As it climbed, the Cessna moved slightly ahead of and into the path of the PA-38's propeller, colliding with it.
Damage and Aftermath
During the collision, the empennage of the Cessna 152 separated from the aircraft, causing it to immediately fall and crash. The collision caused a sudden stoppage of the PA-38's engine. Subsequently, the pilot of the PA-38 performed a forced landing off the end of the runway. Substantial damage occurred to the PA-38 during the forced landing.