What happened
An accident occurred at a runway intersection involving two separate aircraft. The Beechcraft 1900C, registered N87GL, was performing its landing roll on runway 13. Simultaneously, a Beecraft A90, registered N1127D, was engaged in its takeoff roll on runway 04. The two aircraft collided at the point where the two runways intersect.
During the sequence of events, the crew of the N87GL attempted to coordinate their arrival and landing through visual observation and radio communications. The crew heard a transmission from a pilot operating a Cherokee aircraft, who stated he was holding for departure on runway 04. The crew of the Beechcraft 1900C misinterpreted this specific transmission, believing it was a response from the N1127D regarding its intentions. Because of this misunderstanding, the crew believed the Beechcraft A90 would remain stationary until the landing aircraft had exited the runway.
Findings
Investigations into the collision highlighted two primary issues. First, the pilot of the Beechcraft A90 did not broadcast his intention to depart via the common traffic advisory frequency. Second, the misinterpretation of radio communications by the crew of the N87GL led them to believe the runway intersection would be clear, creating the conditions for the collision.