Overview
Two aircraft were involved in a collision approximately one mile east of the airport while navigating the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.
Sequence of Events
One of the aircraft, registered as N25853, contacted Valdosta Radio and reported being on a left downwind for runway 17. Valdosta advised that another aircraft had departed runway 17 just two minutes earlier. The departing aircraft subsequently called in, reporting its position on the left downwind for runway 17 and climbing. It then inquired about the position of N25853.
Communication
Following the departing aircraft's inquiry, Valdosta Flight Service Station (FSS) attempted to establish contact with each aircraft in turn, but received no response from either.
Aftermath
The collision resulted in the destruction of both aircraft. No further information regarding occupants or injuries is available from the source.