The local controller's (LC) failure to properly identify the aircraft in the pattern and to ensure control instructions provided to the intended Cessna on downwind were being performed before turning Eagle1 into its path for landing. Contributing to the LC's actions was his incomplete situational awareness when he took over communications from the LC trainee due to the high workload at the time of the accident. Contributing to the accident were the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, resulting in the inability of the pilots involved to take evasive action in time to avert the collision.
N442RM
2013 PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-44-180
Fixed wing multi engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record
for this tail number, including substantial damage, 5 fatal injuries. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.
Ownership History: 1 prior registration
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| BAE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS & SERVICES INC | MOJAVE, CA | Nov 5, 2015 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Aug 16, 2015
Accident
Substantial San Diego, CA
Injuries5 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB WPR15MA243