Midair In Rhode Island - NTSB Rpt and ?\'s
Here are the prelim NTSB reports regarding a recent midair in R.I.
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20031120X01934&key=1
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20031120X01934&key=2
I am a fairly low time PPL now pursuing my instrument rating and eventually my commercial ticket. After reading this I just have a couple of questions. If you are approaching a runway and notice a plane that appears it is about to pull onto the runway and takeoff why would you not go around at that time? I am not trying to second guess the pilots, but just trying to understand the thought process of the pilots involved . It appears that the two CFI's pulled onto the runway while another plane was on final approach to the apt. According to the two NTSB reports this is what I was able to gather:
The Piper approached the field and noticed a plane getting ready to depart. The pilot stated that he did not hear any transmission on the CTAF regarding the the departure. I cannot understand why you would attempt to land when noticing the aircraft.
The Cessna with two CFI's on board pulled onto the and RW and departed when another plane was on a very short final approach. When the Cessna departed it hit the bottom of the Piper. Why?
Again, I am not trying to second guess the piltos, but trying to understand their thought processes. That is the reason I read these NTSB reports on a daily basis. I try to gether any information possible and try to learn from them so that in the event I encounter a similar situation, I can respond accordingly.
Also, I believe that all communications towered airports are recorded. Is this the case on the various CTAF frequencies that are out there?
Any information would be appreciated.
Here are the prelim NTSB reports regarding a recent midair in R.I.
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20031120X01934&key=1
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20031120X01934&key=2
I am a fairly low time PPL now pursuing my instrument rating and eventually my commercial ticket. After reading this I just have a couple of questions. If you are approaching a runway and notice a plane that appears it is about to pull onto the runway and takeoff why would you not go around at that time? I am not trying to second guess the pilots, but just trying to understand the thought process of the pilots involved . It appears that the two CFI's pulled onto the runway while another plane was on final approach to the apt. According to the two NTSB reports this is what I was able to gather:
The Piper approached the field and noticed a plane getting ready to depart. The pilot stated that he did not hear any transmission on the CTAF regarding the the departure. I cannot understand why you would attempt to land when noticing the aircraft.
The Cessna with two CFI's on board pulled onto the and RW and departed when another plane was on a very short final approach. When the Cessna departed it hit the bottom of the Piper. Why?
Again, I am not trying to second guess the piltos, but trying to understand their thought processes. That is the reason I read these NTSB reports on a daily basis. I try to gether any information possible and try to learn from them so that in the event I encounter a similar situation, I can respond accordingly.
Also, I believe that all communications towered airports are recorded. Is this the case on the various CTAF frequencies that are out there?
Any information would be appreciated.