Accident Details
Both aircraft were landing on runway 10 when they collided on the approach end of the runway. The aircraft involved were a Cessna (N7597M) and a Piper (N6171J). The Piper struck the Cessna from above and behind.
Pilot Communications
The pilot of the Cessna reported making calls on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) while on downwind, base, and final approach. The pilot of the Piper called once, stating that the aircraft was 3,000 feet over the airport for a practice engine out landing. The flight instructor (CFI) on the Piper stated that they intended to perform a simulated engine out emergency landing from 3,000 feet. He reported calling their position and intentions on the CTAF, heard a Cessna in the traffic pattern, and looked for that aircraft. He saw a Cessna on final and planned to follow it. The FBO UNICOM operator heard both aircraft: the Cessna pilot called on downwind, base, and final, while the Piper pilot called once when 3,000 feet over the airport.
Collision
According to the CFI on the Piper, the Cessna was turning off the runway as the Piper was flaring, and the collision occurred at that moment. The Piper struck the Cessna from above and behind.