Incident Overview
A runway collision occurred when an airplane that had just landed struck an automobile crossing the active runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage in the incident.
Pilot's Account
According to the pilot, after landing he observed a car approximately one-third of the way down the runway moving from left to right across the runway. The pilot reported that the automobile continued moving steadily, prompting him to apply full brakes and steer to the right in an attempt to avoid a collision.
Police Findings
The Sandwich Police Department estimated that the airplane skidded for 230 feet before the vehicle struck the aircraft about 800 feet down the runway.
Driver's Statement
The driver of the automobile stated that he could not see the landing aircraft because of the sun and that he had recently undergone cataract surgery.
Damage
The collision resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.