Incident Overview
A Piper PA-36-375 and a Grumman AA-5B were involved in a collision during landing operations at an airstrip. The Piper was attempting to land when it struck the Grumman, which had just touched down on the same runway. After the collision, the Piper pilot executed a go-around and diverted to another airport.
Pilot Accounts
The pilot of the Piper reported hearing the collision and subsequently observing the wings of the Grumman below his aircraft. He then initiated a go-around and proceeded to an alternate airport. The Piper pilot noted only minor damage to his aircraft's propeller. The Grumman pilot reported damage to the fuselage, empennage, and wing structures.
Communications and Facilities
No Unicom (Universal Communications) system was installed or in use at the airstrip at the time of the incident. Both pilots stated that they were not transmitting on any aircraft radio frequencies prior to the accident.
Damage Assessment
The Piper PA-36-375 sustained minor damage limited to its propeller. The Grumman AA-5B sustained damage to its fuselage, empennage (tail section), and wing structures. No other damage was reported.