Incident Overview
A Cessna 182P and a Piper PA28 collided in a control zone. The Cessna was flying at an altitude of 3,500 feet without establishing communications with air traffic control. The Piper, operating under the control of the local Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility, was beginning its approach for landing. The Piper's pilot was practicing instrument flight using a hood and was accompanied by a safety pilot.
Sequence of Events
The Piper had been cleared by TRACON to descend from 5,500 feet to 2,600 feet for sequencing. One minute after the Piper initiated its descent, the safety pilot reported that they had collided with another aircraft. The collision occurred in the control zone.
Aircraft and Flight Operations
The Cessna 182P was flying through the control zone without establishing two-way radio communications. The Piper PA28 was conducting an instrument training flight under visual flight rules with a safety pilot. The Piper was receiving radar services from TRACON and was following a clearance to descend for sequencing into the landing pattern.
Post-Collision Report
No further details regarding injuries, damage, or subsequent actions are provided in the source material.