Primary finding
Probable cause
The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an in-flight collision.
NTSB investigation record
Cessna 172N· N5226E, Cessna 172P· N96135
Primary finding
The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an in-flight collision.
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