On November 9, 2003, a Cessna 150M (registration N66748) was involved in an aviation accident near Wooster, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The inadequate visual lookout of the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Cessna 150K that was taking off. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot landing a Cessna 150M struck the tail of a Cessna 150K already on the runway after mistaking an approaching aircraft for the preceding traffic.
Incident Details
A Cessna 150K and a Cessna 150M were operating in the traffic pattern while a third aircraft was conducting an instrument approach to the airport. The student pilot of the 150M reported that while on the downwind leg, she observed an airplane ahead of her. To maintain separation, she extended her base leg. After observing that airplane land, she continued her approach.
Collision
Upon touchdown, the student pilot's airplane struck the tail of the Cessna 150K, which was still on the runway. The student pilot stated that she had announced her positions on the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency but had mistakenly identified the aircraft conducting the instrument approach as the one that had landed.
Aftermath
No information was provided regarding injuries or damage. The specific location, date, and time of the occurrence were not disclosed in the source.