Two Cessna aircraft pilots reported a NMAC while in the traffic pattern at non-towered airport. The instructor; with trainee; and other pilot were practicing approaches to the same runway and did not hear any communication from each other. Both pilots reported taking evasive action.
Synopsis
Two Cessna aircraft pilots reported a NMAC while in the traffic pattern at non-towered airport. The instructor; with trainee; and other pilot were practicing approaches to the same runway and did not hear any communication from each other. Both pilots reported taking evasive action.
Narrative
Instructing a student pilot on a cross country flight; we enter the traffic pattern following other traffic. All traffic was announcing positions and intentions. While on final approach and prepared to land; another Cessna passes very close to us; slightly to the right and about 50 feet above us. When we were aware of this traffic; we turned to the left; and climbed to make a go-around; announcing our intentions on the CTAF. We continued in the pattern and made a normal landing. The other aircraft was at the self service fuel station; so we parked near him and asked if he had seen us. He said that he had not seen us until he was on short final; and apologized for the close encounter. He said that he did not see our ADS-B out position on his devices; and we did not see him coming close behind us. As the only instructor; I discussed the traffic pattern; announcements; and right of way rules with the other parties. There was no damage to any aircraft; and we all departed that airport with no conflicts. It was a closer encounter than I was comfortable with in any case.
Second reporter narrative
Practicing GPS Runway XX; circle to land on Runway XY (active runway). Was on my 3rd GPS XX circle to land Runway XY. Announced break off and circle to land Runway XY; heard someone announce they were on final for Runway XY. I then announced downwind for Runway XY. No response. Approx 1 minute later; I saw a plane land Runway XY. At that time; I looked out for other planes and did not see any. Then I made my next call turning left base for Runway XY. No response. I proceeded to make my call for final Runway XY. No response. It was then that I saw the other plane in my peripheral. We both took evasive action. I landed safely and he went around and also landed safely. We discussed the event and what possibly led up to it.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.