Incident Overview
A Cessna 208 and a Cessna 182 collided in midair while operating at a non-towered airport. The pilot of the Cessna 208 reported that while taxiing for takeoff, he heard the pilot of the Cessna 182 announce on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) requesting an airport advisory. The Cessna 208 pilot responded, stating winds from 020 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 23 knots, and that he intended to depart from runway 01. He did not hear any further radio calls from the Cessna 182.
Departure and Pattern
Upon reaching runway 01, the Cessna 208 pilot observed no other aircraft in the pattern and no radio traffic, so he departed. He climbed straight out to 500 feet above ground level (agl), then turned left onto the crosswind leg. He flew a normal left-hand traffic pattern, leveling at 1,000 feet agl. He proceeded downwind until past midfield, then prepared to turn left to a heading of 160 degrees toward Hugo.
Collision
Before initiating the turn, the Cessna 208 pilot looked left to clear the area and was surprised to see an object approaching. He recognized it as a high-wing Cessna, coming from slightly above and behind his left wingtip, descending toward his cockpit. He reduced power, rolled right, and nosed down. He stated that the Cessna 182 turned left as in a normal crosswind-to-downwind turn and did not take evasive action. The Cessna 182 flew over his cockpit, and the two aircraft collided in a glancing blow.
Aftermath
Following the collision, the Cessna 182 impacted the ground and was destroyed by impact forces and fire. No evidence of contact with the Cessna 208 was identified on the wreckage. Damage to the Cessna 208 was confined to the outboard portion of the left wing and left aileron, which were bent upward approximately 60 degrees, 5 feet inboard from the wingtip. The Cessna 208 pilot returned and landed on runway 01.
The source does not specify the registration, date, operator, exact location, number of occupants, or injuries. Toxicology tests or damage alone do not imply death, and the report does not state that any person died or was injured.