Mar 18, 2000
Accident
Substantial ERWINNA, PA
Injuries3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the improper entry into the traffic pattern by the pilot of the Piper airplane and the inadequate lookout by the pilots in both airplanes. A factor in the accident was that radio communication was not possible because the Piper was not so equipped, and the Bellanca's radios were turned off.
NTSB IAD00LA027