Incident Details
A Cessna T210N airplane sustained substantial damage and a Piper PA-25 airplane was undamaged during an on-ground collision that occurred while both aircraft were landing on intersecting runways at an uncontrolled airport. The runway intersection was located approximately 1,700 feet from the approach end of runway 35 and approximately 550 feet from the approach end of runway 14.
Pilot Reports
The Cessna pilot reported that he made several position reports on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) as the flight approached to land. He stated that he entered the traffic pattern and landed on runway 35. As the aircraft was rolling out after landing, he observed the Piper aircraft landing on runway 14 to his immediate left. The Piper passed in front of his Cessna. He applied brakes and "swerved hard to the left," but was unable to avoid a collision. The Cessna departed the left side of the pavement "slightly" where it struck a runway light before he regained control.
The Piper pilot reported that he was landing on runway 14 while the Cessna was landing on runway 35. He stated that neither pilot saw the other aircraft involved, which resulted in a "minor" collision. The Piper aircraft was not equipped with a communications radio.
Regulatory Context
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require pilots to "see and avoid" other aircraft when possible. Right-of-way rules (14 CFR 91.119) state that when weather conditions permit, "vigilance shall be maintained by each person operating an aircraft so as to see and avoid other aircraft." In addition, aircraft on final approach to land or in the process of landing "have the right-of-way over other aircraft in flight or operating on the surface, except that they shall not take advantage of this rule to force an aircraft off the runway surface which has already landed."