Incident Overview
A special traffic management program was in effect for an annual EAA fly-in at Wittman Field. A waiver to FAA Handbook 7110.65D allowed reduced separation between aircraft operating at the airport. Two aircraft were landing: a Cessna 177 (registration N17204) and a Cessna 210 (registration N732XV).
Approach and Landing Instructions
The pilot of the first aircraft (Cessna 177) was instructed to land on the last half of the 6,166-foot runway. The pilot of the second aircraft (Cessna 210) was cleared to land at the "numbers." Both pilots were advised to keep their speed up during arrival to accommodate an IFR arrival.
Sequence of Events
The first aircraft landed left of the centerline on approximately the first quarter of the runway, shorter than instructed. Despite the first aircraft landing short, the second pilot continued the approach and did not execute a go-around, landing slightly right of the centerline.
After touchdown, the first pilot braked almost to a stop and observed a flag person, whom he interpreted as signaling him to exit the runway. He subsequently turned right and crossed in front of the second aircraft.
Collision
Following landing, the second pilot was unable to maneuver or decelerate sufficiently to avoid a collision. The propeller and nose of the second aircraft struck the right wing and aft fuselage of the first aircraft.