Incident Overview
A Cessna T210R airplane collided with a Cessna 172K airplane while both aircraft were operating at an uncontrolled airport. The T210R was executing a go-around, while the 172K was performing a touch-and-go landing on the same runway.
Pilot Reports
The pilot of the Cessna 172K, who had 9,100 hours of flight experience, reported that while preparing for takeoff during the touch-and-go, he heard the T210R pilot announce a go-around. The 172K pilot then advised the T210R pilot again that he was performing a touch-and-go. While climbing out at approximately 50 feet above the runway, the 172K pilot felt what he initially thought was a large bird strike.
The pilot of the Cessna T210R, who had 1,440 hours of flight experience, reported that on short final he realized he was going to overtake the 172K, which had landed on the runway. He initiated a go-around at the approach end of the runway. Upon announcing his go-around on UNICOM, he subsequently heard the 172K pilot state "touch and go" on the same frequency. At that same instant, the T210R pilot saw the 172K rise from below and fill his windshield. He attempted an evasive maneuver to avoid a collision but contacted the tail section of the 172K.
Witness Account
A witness on the ground confirmed these events, stating that the T210R rapidly gained speed on the 172K and climbed into it. The T210R impacted the 172K from the rear while climbing.
Aircraft Damage
The Cessna 172K sustained structural damage, while damage to the T210R was limited to the propeller blades.
Occupants and Conditions
None of the occupants on either aircraft was injured. The visibility at the time of the collision was reported as 10 statute miles.