On September 11, 1994, a Cessna 172N (registration N2105E) was involved in an aviation accident near Boone, IA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the failure of both pilots to adequately monitor radio communications during an exceptionally busy period. Factors related to the accident were the high vegetation and the failure of airport personnel to recognize and correct a hazardous situation. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Two airplanes collided on crossing runways during takeoff roll at a Sunday morning breakfast fly-in. Witnesses reported heavy traffic, and neither pilot acknowledged hearing the other's departure announcement. FAA inspectors noted corn obstructing pilots' views.
Accident Details
Two airplanes collided while on takeoff roll on crossing runways during a Sunday morning breakfast fly-in. The airport was exceptionally busy throughout the morning due to a large number of transient aircraft, according to several witnesses.
Witness Accounts
Witnesses in airplanes in the vicinity reported hearing the UNICOM departure announcements from both pilots. However, neither accident pilot acknowledged hearing the departure announcement of the other.
Investigation
In their accident investigation record, Federal Aviation Administration inspectors wrote that the view of both pilots was obstructed by corn growing between the runways.
What happened in the 11 Sept 1994 Cessna 172N accident near Boone, IA?
Two airplanes collided on crossing runways during takeoff roll at a Sunday morning breakfast fly-in. Witnesses reported heavy traffic, and neither pilot acknowledged hearing the other's departure announcement. FAA inspectors noted corn obstructing pilots' views.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 Sept 1994 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N2105E, at Boone, IA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the failure of both pilots to adequately monitor radio communications during an exceptionally busy period. Factors related to the accident were the high vegetation and the failure of airport personnel to recognize and correct a hazardous situation.
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