# NTSB CHI05LA128: Cessna T210N, N6366Y, Smith Center, KS, May 28, 2005 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: May 28, 2005, 11:00 local (16:00 UTC) - Place: Smith Center, KS - Coordinates: 39.761112, -98.793334 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.7611&lon=-98.7933&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 28, 2006 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: FAA-Wichita FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 61638 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI05LA128 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/61638/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA128 ## Probable cause (aircraft 2) Failure of the Piper airplane pilot to obtain visual separation from the Cessna airplane rolling out after landing on the intersecting runway resulting in a collision between the two aircraft. A contributing factor was the evasive maneuver attempted be the pilot of the Cessna. ## Probable cause (aircraft 1) Failure of the Piper airplane pilot to obtain visual separation from the Cessna airplane rolling out after landing on the intersecting runway resulting in a collision between the two aircraft. Contributing factors were the evasive maneuver attempted by the pilot of the Cessna and the runway light struck during that maneuver. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Collision between aircraft (other than midair), landing - roll - visual separation - not maintained, pilot of other aircraft (cause) - traffic advisory - not issued, pilot of other aircraft - evasive maneuver - attempted, pilot in command (contributing factor) - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - object - runway light (contributing factor) - On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, landing - roll - terrain condition - ground - Collision between aircraft (other than midair), landing - flare/touchdown - visual separation - not obtained, pilot in command (cause) - traffic advisory - not issued, pilot in command - evasive maneuver - attempted, pilot of other aircraft (contributing factor) ## Analysis (aircraft 2) A Cessna T210N airplane sustained substantial damage and a Piper PA-25 airplane was undamaged during an on-ground collision which occurred while both aircraft were landing on intersecting runways. The Cessna pilot reported that he made several position reports on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) for the uncontrolled airport as the flight approached to land. He stated that he entered the traffic pattern and landed on runway 35. He reported that as the aircraft was rolling out after landing he observed the Piper aircraft landing on runway 14 to his immediate left. He noted that the Piper aircraft passed in front of his Cessna. He stated that he applied brakes and "swerved hard to the left," but was unable to avoid a collision. The Cessna pilot reported that his aircraft departed the left side of the pavement "slightly" where it struck a runway light before he regained control. The Piper pilot reported that he was landing on runway 14 while the Cessna aircraft was landing on runway 35. He stated that neither pilot saw the other aircraft involved, which resulted in a "minor" collision. The Piper aircraft was not equipped with a communications radio. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require pilots to "see and avoid" other aircraft when possible. Right-of-way rules (14 CFR 91.119) stated that when weather conditions permit "vigilance shall be maintained by each person operating an aircraft so as to see and avoid other aircraft." In addition, aircraft on final approach to land or in the process of landing "have the right-of-way over other aircraft in flight or operating on the surface, except that they shall not take advantage of this rule to force an aircraft off the runway surface which has already landed." The runway intersection was located approximately 1,700 feet from the approach end of runway 35 and approximately 550 feet from the approach end of runway 14. ## Analysis (aircraft 1) A Cessna T210N airplane sustained substantial damage and a Piper PA-25 airplane was undamaged during an on-ground collision which occurred while both aircraft were landing on intersecting runways. The Cessna pilot reported that he made several position reports on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) for the uncontrolled airport as the flight approached to land. He stated that he entered the traffic pattern and landed on runway 35. He reported that as the aircraft was rolling out after landing he observed the Piper aircraft landing on runway 14 to his immediate left. He noted that the Piper aircraft passed in front of his Cessna. He stated that he applied brakes and "swerved hard to the left," but was unable to avoid a collision. The Cessna pilot reported that his aircraft departed the left side of the pavement "slightly" where it struck a runway light before he regained control. The Piper pilot reported that he was landing on runway 14 while the Cessna aircraft was landing on runway 35. He stated that neither pilot saw the other aircraft involved, which resulted in a "minor" collision. The Piper aircraft was not equipped with a communications radio. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require pilots to "see and avoid" other aircraft when possible. Right-of-way rules (14 CFR 91.119) stated that when weather conditions permit "vigilance shall be maintained by each person operating an aircraft so as to see and avoid other aircraft." In addition, aircraft on final approach to land or in the process of landing "have the right-of-way over other aircraft in flight or operating on the surface, except that they shall not take advantage of this rule to force an aircraft off the runway surface which has already landed." The runway intersection was located approximately 1,700 feet from the approach end of runway 35 and approximately 550 feet from the approach end of runway 14. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 2) On May 28, 2005, about 1100 central daylight time, a Cessna T210N, N6366Y, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage, and a Piper PA-25-235, N9886P, piloted by a commercial pilot, was undamaged, when they collided at the intersection of runway 35 and runway 14 at Smith Center Municipal Airport (K82), Smith Center, Kansas. The Cessna was rolling out after landing on runway 35 (3,601 feet by 50 feet, asphalt) and the Piper was landing on runway 14 (2,453 feet by 75 feet, turf) when the accident occurred. The Cessna was being operated on a personal flight under 14 CFR Part 91. The Piper was returning from a local aerial application flight under 14 CFR Part 137. Neither flight was on a flight plan at the time of the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot and passenger on-board the Cessna and the pilot on-board the Piper were not injured. The Cessna pilot reported that he made several position reports on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) as the flight approached K82. He stated that he entered the traffic pattern and landed on runway 35. He reported that as the aircraft was rolling out after landing he observed the second aircraft landing on runway 14 to his immediate left. He noted that the second aircraft passed in front of his Cessna. He stated that he applied brakes and "swerved hard to the left," but was unable to avoid a collision. The Cessna pilot reported that his aircraft departed the left side of the pavement "slightly" where it struck a runway light before he regained control. The Piper pilot reported that some showers were passing through the area. He noted that he executed a go-around during his first approach because visibility had been reduced due to rain on the windshield. At the time of his second approach the shower had passed. He estimated the visibility at 10 statute miles at that time. He reported that he was landing on runway 14 while the Cessna aircraft was landing on runway 35. He stated that neither pilot saw the other aircraft involved, which resulted in a "minor" collision. The Piper's right wing tip contacted the Cessna's right flap and right horizontal stabilizer resulting in substantial damage to the Cessna. The Piper airplane was undamaged in the collision. The Piper aircraft was not equipped with a communications radio. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require pilots to "see and avoid" other aircraft when possible. Part 91.119, right-of-way rules, stated that when weather conditions permit "vigilance shall be maintained by each person operating an aircraft so as to see and avoid other aircraft." In addition, "aircraft, while on final approach to land or while landing, have the right-of-way over other aircraft in flight or operation on the surface, except that they shall not take advantage of this rule to force an aircraft off the runway surface which has already landed." The FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) noted: "There is no substitute for alertness while in the vicinity of an airport. It is essential that pilots be alert and look for other traffic and exchange traffic information when approaching or departing an airport without an operating control tower. This is of particular importance since other aircraft may not have communication capability." According to an airport diagram, the runway intersection was located approximately 1,700 feet from the approach end of runway 35 and approximately 550 feet from the approach end of runway 14. ## Factual narrative (aircraft 1) On May 28, 2005, about 1100 central daylight time, a Cessna T210N, N6366Y, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage, and a Piper PA-25-235, N9886P, piloted by a commercial pilot, was undamaged, when they collided at the intersection of runway 35 and runway 14 at Smith Center Municipal Airport (K82), Smith Center, Kansas. The Cessna was rolling out after landing on runway 35 (3,601 feet by 50 feet, asphalt) and the Piper was landing on runway 14 (2,453 feet by 75 feet, turf) when the accident occurred. The Cessna was being operated on a personal flight under 14 CFR Part 91. The Piper was returning from a local aerial application flight under 14 CFR Part 137. Neither flight was on a flight plan at the time of the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot and passenger on-board the Cessna and the pilot on-board the Piper were not injured. The Cessna pilot reported that he made several position reports on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) as the flight approached K82. He stated that he entered the traffic pattern and landed on runway 35. He reported that as the aircraft was rolling out after landing he observed the second aircraft landing on runway 14 to his immediate left. He noted that the second aircraft passed in front of his Cessna. He stated that he applied brakes and "swerved hard to the left," but was unable to avoid a collision. The Cessna pilot reported that his aircraft departed the left side of the pavement "slightly" where it struck a runway light before he regained control. The Piper pilot reported that some showers were passing through the area. He noted that he executed a go-around during his first approach because visibility had been reduced due to rain on the windshield. At the time of his second approach the shower had passed. He estimated the visibility at 10 statute miles at that time. He reported that he was landing on runway 14 while the Cessna aircraft was landing on runway 35. He stated that neither pilot saw the other aircraft involved, which resulted in a "minor" collision. The Piper's right wing tip contacted the Cessna's right flap and right horizontal stabilizer resulting in substantial damage to the Cessna. The Piper airplane was undamaged in the collision. The Piper aircraft was not equipped with a communications radio. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require pilots to "see and avoid" other aircraft when possible. Part 91.119, right-of-way rules, stated that when weather conditions permit "vigilance shall be maintained by each person operating an aircraft so as to see and avoid other aircraft." In addition, "aircraft, while on final approach to land or while landing, have the right-of-way over other aircraft in flight or operation on the surface, except that they shall not take advantage of this rule to force an aircraft off the runway surface which has already landed." The FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) noted: "There is no substitute for alertness while in the vicinity of an airport. It is essential that pilots be alert and look for other traffic and exchange traffic information when approaching or departing an airport without an operating control tower. This is of particular importance since other aircraft may not have communication capability." According to an airport diagram, the runway intersection was located approximately 1,700 feet from the approach end of runway 35 and approximately 550 feet from the approach end of runway 14. ## Aircraft 1 - Registration: N6366Y (not matched to a registry record) - Reported make and model: Cessna T210N - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 21064354 - Airframe hours: 1990 - Engines: Continental TSIO-520R reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 1, 2004, 75 hours before - Departed: 63M, Hermann, MO - Destination: K82, Smith Center, KS - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: K82, Smith Center Municipal, runway 35, 3,601 × 50 ft, asphalt ## Aircraft 2 - Registration: [N9886P](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9886P-2006-12-21), registration cancelled 2006-12-21, S/N 25-7556212, built 1975 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-25-235 - Registry model: [Piper PA-25-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-235) (registry code 7102504) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 25-7556212 - Airframe hours: 4514 - Engines: Lycoming O540-G1A5 260 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: No damage - Flight: Aerial application, Part 137 - Registered owner: Abbotts Ag Force Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special) - Departed: K82, Smith Center, KS - Airport: K82, Smith Center Municipal, runway 14, 2,453 × 75 ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot, aircraft N6366Y; age 57; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review April 1, 2005; seat: left; flight hours: 1,706 total, 706 in this make and model, 1,706 as pilot in command, 25 in the last 90 days, 15 in the last 30 days, 0 in the last 24 hours - Pilot, aircraft N9886P; age 69; injuries: none; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, without waivers/limitations; last flight review May 1, 2003; seat: single; flight hours: 15,000 total, 9,000 in this make and model, 15,000 as pilot in command, 85 in the last 90 days, 30 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 70° at 7 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 64 °F, dew point 41 °F - Altimeter: 29.96 inHg - Observed at: HDE, 48 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (2) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20050528011099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050528011099A), May 28, 2005: Cessna T210N, Paola, KS, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 28, 2005, at approximately 11:15 am, the pilot [privacy data omitted], as PIC of N6366Y, a Cessna CE-210, was rolling out after landing on runway… - [Accident 20050528011129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050528011129A), May 28, 2005: Piper PA25235, Paola, KS, Minor damage. (-23) On may 28, 2005, at approximately 11:15 am, the pilot [privacy data omitted] as PIC of N6366Y, a Cessna CE-210, was rolling out after landing on runway… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.