Overview
The accident involved a Rockwell 690A, registration N707BP, and a Piper PA-28R, registration N33056. The collision occurred approximately 2 miles east-southeast of a non-controlled airport.
Sequence of Events
The Rockwell 690A was flying a straight-in entry to a downwind leg for runway 19 at the airport. The only radio call heard from the Rockwell was a request for an airport advisory when it was about 20 miles southeast. The Piper PA-28R had departed from runway 19. No radio calls were heard from the Piper.
Witnesses observed the Rockwell heading north and the Piper heading east moments before the collision. They stated that the Piper pitched up and banked steeply moments before the collision.
Collision Evidence
On-scene investigation showed that the Piper's left main landing gear tire had made an imprint on the bottom of the Rockwell's outboard left wing. Paint color from the Rockwell had transferred to the Piper's left wing skin.
Fatalities
All six people in both aircraft were killed.