Introduction
A Convair 600, registered N94258, and a Beech B19, registered N9343S, were involved in a mid-air collision near FTW Alliance Airport. The impact occurred at an altitude of about 2000 feet MSL.
Flight Details
The Convair 600 was conducting a flight with a commercial pilot in the left seat and a certified flight instructor (CFI) in the right seat. They entered VFR traffic for ILS approaches to runway 34. The commercial pilot was using a hood, and the CFI was providing simulated ATC vectors for an approach.
The Beech B19 was piloted by a single pilot who contacted the tower for approval to transit the area from southeast to northeast.
Air Traffic Control
A developmental controller (D/C) was controlling traffic at FTW Alliance Airport under the supervision of an instructor. The D/C advised both pilots to maintain VFR and that separation services would not be provided. The B19 pilot was cleared through the area at or below 2400 feet MSL.
Collision
The Convair was in a closed right pattern, and the B19 was cleared to transit. The two aircraft converged and collided at about 2000 feet MSL. The impact occurred as the B19 was on a heading of 060 degrees and the Convair was in a right turn to intercept the ILS final approach course. The B19 pilot saw the Convair just before impact and tried to avoid a collision; the Convair pilots did not see the B19. The ATC controllers had not notified either crew of the other aircraft's position.
Aftermath
After impact, the Convair was landed with a damaged horizontal stabilizer. The B19 pilot was forced to land on rough terrain.