C182 pilot reports NMAC with C150 on short final at uncontrolled airport. A go-around was executed and a radio call heard from the other pilot. Reporter had self announced and did not hear any other traffic.
Synopsis
C182 pilot reports NMAC with C150 on short final at uncontrolled airport. A go-around was executed and a radio call heard from the other pilot. Reporter had self announced and did not hear any other traffic.
Narrative
At approximately XA30 hours I entered a 45 degree pattern for right traffic for a full stop landing on Runway 17. Prior to entering the pattern and throughout; I announced my position and intentions. During these announcements I heard no other aircraft in the pattern. A few moments after announcing a one mile final for Runway 17 full stop I observed a green Cessna 150 to my right turning final. This aircraft was just below my nose 150 FT below me! I took evasive action by doing a go-around to the left of the runway and radioed my intentions. After completing my radio call I heard in broken English; something to the effect of 'final Runway 17.' I reentered the pattern by turning upwind of Runway 17 while this aircraft was taking off from Runway 17. I then landed my aircraft. I remained on the ground and fifteen minutes later this aircraft landed and I observed two young men of foreign descent in the aircraft and photographed the plane. As the pilot walked passed me I asked him is he was aware that he had cut me off while I was on final. He looked at me with a blank stare as if he couldn't understand what I was asking. A few moments later the passenger came out and walked past. I asked him if he was a CFI and he said yes. I then asked him if he was aware that he had cut me off while I was on final. He said that he had announced turning base and final on the radio. I told him that I did not hear anything on the radio till after I was cut off and I announced that I was doing a go-around.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.