Robert Goyer’s Cirrus SR22 in Midair Collision

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 03:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Aircraft damaged, but luckily no major injuries sustained.

Cirrus SR22 windshield — The SR22’s ****windshield imploded, and the airplane sustained substantial fuselage damage. It began a rapid descent, but was able to land safely at KCLL.

Cessna 152 midair — The other aircraft involved in the collision, a Cessna 152, suffered the loss of its right landing gear wheel. It was able to land safely, and the flight instructor and student aboard the airplane sustained no injuries.

Cessna 152 landing — Clear skies and 10 miles of visibility were reported at the time of the accident.

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