A preliminary report on last month's fatal crash involving two small planes in Watsonville released Thursday indicates the pilots attempted various times to announce their positions and approaches to the airport before ultimately colliding in mid-air.
released Thursday indicates the pilots attempted various times to announce their positions and approaches to the airport before ultimately colliding in mid-air.
The Cessna 340 reported two more times of his straight-in approach to runway 20, saying he was three miles out and then one mile out, according to the report. He also stated that he was looking for the Cessna 152 on his left.Cessna 340:"Watsonville-area traffic twin Cessna. 740. One mile straight in. 2-0. Full stop. Looking for traffic on left base."
The pilot overhead then saw the Cessna 340 bank to the right, its left wing striking the Cessna 152, and both planes plummeting to the ground. The report also included information from another witness who took a photo of the two planes just before they collided. Baser said it is critical at airports without a tower for pilots to frequently broadcast their position and planned approach to everyone on the frequency
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