What happened
The incident occurred while two Cessna 152 aircraft were engaged in a close formation flight. According to the pilot reports, the right wing of one aircraft, identified as N6469M, raised upward and made contact with the left main landing gear of the other aircraft, N6239H.
Despite the physical impact between the two planes, both pilots maintained control of their respective aircraft. The pilot of N6469M reported substantial damage to the wing structure following the collision. Meanwhile, the pilot of N6239H sustained minor damage to the landing gear assembly. Both pilots successfully completed landings without further incident.
The investigation
The investigation relied primarily on statements provided by the pilots involved in the formation flight. No mechanical failure or pre-existing condition was cited as a cause for the separation error. The focus remained on the spatial awareness and coordination between the two aircraft during the maneuver.