Collision Sequence
A Cessna aircraft, registration N96135, was conducting the fourth in a series of landings on runway 01, operating in right traffic. The aircraft was established on final approach when a collision occurred with another Cessna, registration N5226E. A witness observed N5226E on base leg, turning right from base to final just prior to the impact. The witness reported that N5226E struck N96135 on the right side while N5226E was executing a right turn.
Post-Impact Events
Following the collision, N5226E fell vertically to the ground and impacted on the east side of a road, coming to rest in a ravine approximately one-quarter mile south of the impact location of N96135. The pilot of N96135 attempted to reach the runway but was unable to maintain altitude and elected to land in trees. As N96135 impacted the trees, the right wing separated. The separated wing struck an automobile traveling south on the road.
Damage and Injuries
Examination of the aircraft revealed paint transfer and impact marks: N5226E had marks on its left side, while N96135 had marks on its right side. The automobile struck by the separated wing sustained two minor injuries.