No fatalities

Collision Between Two Aircraft on Approach to Runway 9 (N96299)

Greeley, CO, US

On May 13, 1999, a Cessna 172Q (registration N96299) operated by Aspen Flying Club, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Greeley, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the pilots in the other airplane to maintain a visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor to maintain a visual lookout. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A Cessna 172Q and a Cessna T210N collided while the 172 was on an ILS approach and the 210 was turning onto final. Both landed safely; the 172 sustained minor damage, the 210 substantial damage.

Incident Overview

On the day of the incident, two aircraft were approaching the same airport runway. N96299, a Cessna 172Q, was inbound on the localizer and executing the ILS approach to runway 9. The private pilot in the left seat was wearing an instrument hood, while the flight instructor in the right seat was maintaining a visual lookout.

Meanwhile, N5129C, a Cessna T210N, had completed the VOR-A approach and entered the traffic pattern for landing on runway 9. Both the private pilot in the left seat and the flight instructor in the right seat were maintaining visual lookouts.

Collision and Aftermath

Shortly after the pilot of the Cessna T210N turned onto final approach, the collision occurred. Both airplanes landed safely following the impact. The Cessna 172Q sustained minor damage, while the Cessna T210N sustained substantial damage. Specific damage to the T210N included a destroyed right wing upper spar cap and a damaged right aileron, which reduced roll control.

No further details about the incident, such as weather conditions or air traffic control involvement, are provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 May 1999 Cessna 172Q accident near Greeley, CO?

A Cessna 172Q and a Cessna T210N collided while the 172 was on an ILS approach and the 210 was turning onto final. Both landed safely; the 172 sustained minor damage, the 210 substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 May 1999 Cessna 172Q accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 May 1999 involved a Cessna 172Q, registration N96299, operated by Aspen Flying Club, Inc., at Greeley, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the pilots in the other airplane to maintain a visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor to maintain a visual lookout.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X18741. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.