Departure and Flight
The accident involved two aircraft: N19JW, a Cessna 195A, and N8783X, a Cessna 182. Both departed Mapleton, Iowa, at approximately 0805 on a visual flight rules (VFR) flight to Akron, Iowa, to attend a fly-in breakfast. The two aircraft did not travel the same route to Akron.
Maneuvers Leading to Collision
N19JW crossed over the midpoint of the airport on crosswind, then turned left downwind and left base approximately 2 miles from the approach end of Runway 34. N8783X intercepted the final approach to Runway 34 at a 45-degree angle.
Witness Observations
Witnesses observed both aircraft when they were two miles south-southeast of the airport. At that time, N19JW was above and slightly behind N8783X. When the aircraft were approximately 450 feet from the end of the runway, the propeller from N19JW contacted the wing of N8783X.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot of N19JW received fatal injuries, and a passenger in N8783X received fatal injuries. Examination of both aircraft wreckages after the accident revealed that the radios in either aircraft were not on the same frequency and that the correct radio frequency for an uncontrolled airport was not selected.