Cessna T210R and Cessna 172K mid-air collision near Boerne, Texas, March 8, 2007
On March 8, 2007 at about 5:30 pm local time, 2 aircraft, Cessna T210R (N766DP) and Cessna 172K (N79286), were involved in a mid-air collision near Boerne, Texas (Boerne Stage Field). No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's failure to maintain proper spacing during approach to landing and subsequent go-around, which resulted in a midair collision.
The pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain proper spacing during approach to landing and subsequent go-around, which resulted in a midair collision.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 8, 2007 · about 5:30 pm local time
- Place
- Boerne, Texas · Boerne Stage Field · map
- Type
- Accident · mid-air collision
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 3 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft 1
- Cessna T210R · all T210Rs on the register
- Registration
- N766DP · registry record · serial 21064969
- Damage
- Minor damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
- Aircraft 2
- Cessna 172K · all 172Ks on the register
- Registration
- N79286 · registry record · serial 17258023
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative for the Cessna T210R final · quoted from the NTSB record
While executing a go-around at an uncontrolled airport, a Cessna T210R airplane collided with a Cessna 172K airplane that was performing a touch and go landing to the same runway. The 9,100-hour pilot of the 172K reported that while preparing for takeoff on the touch and go he heard the T210R announce that he was going around. The 172K pilot then advised the T210R pilot again that he was performing a touch and go. While climbing out at approximately 50 feet above the runway the 172K pilot felt what he thought was a large bird strike. The 1,440-hour pilot of the T210R reported that, on short final, he realized he was going to overtake the 172K that had landed on the runway, and initiated a go-around at the approach end of the runway. Upon announcing his go-around on UNICOM he subsequently heard the 172K pilot state "touch and go" on the same frequency. At the same instant, the T210R pilot saw the 172K rise from below and fill up his windshield. He attempted an evasive maneuver to avoid a collision but contacted the tail section of the 172K. A witness on the ground confirmed these events, stating that the T210R rapidly gained speed on the 172K and climbed into him. The T210R impacted the 172K from the rear while climbing. The Cessna 172K sustained structural damage, while the damage to the T210R was limited to the propeller blades. None of the occupants on either aircraft was injured. The visibility at the time of the collision was reported as 10 statute miles.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The NTSB's narrative for the Cessna 172K final · quoted from the NTSB record
While executing a go-around at an uncontrolled airport, a Cessna T210R airplane collided with a Cessna 172K airplane that was performing a touch and go landing to the same runway. The 9,100-hour pilot of the 172K reported that while preparing for takeoff on the touch and go he heard the T210R announce that he was going around. The 172K pilot then advised the T210R pilot again that he was performing a touch and go. While climbing out at approximately 50 feet above the runway the 172K pilot felt what he thought was a large bird strike. The 1,440-hour pilot of the T210R reported that, on short final, he realized he was going to overtake the 172K that had landed on the runway, and initiated a go-around at the approach end of the runway. Upon announcing his go-around on UNICOM he subsequently heard the 172K pilot state "touch and go" on the same frequency. At the same instant, the T210R pilot saw the 172K rise from below and fill up his windshield. He attempted an evasive maneuver to avoid a collision but contacted the tail section of the 172K. A witness on the ground confirmed these events, stating that the T210R rapidly gained speed on the 172K and climbed into him. The T210R impacted the 172K from the rear while climbing. The Cessna 172K sustained structural damage, while the damage to the T210R was limited to the propeller blades. None of the occupants on either aircraft was injured. The visibility at the time of the collision was reported as 10 statute miles.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record for the Cessna T210R from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 1,440 hours in all; 340 in this make and model; 16 in the last 90 days; 7 in the last 30 days; 1,350 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: March 1, 2007
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,113 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, May 1, 2006
- Maximum gross weight: 4,100 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental TSIO 520CE (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 5C1 Boerne TX
- Destination: 5C1 Boerne TX
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 17, 4,300 ft by 50 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 200° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 3,500 ft
- Temperature: 70°F (21°C), dew point 54°F (12°C)
- Altimeter: 30.17 inHg
- Observation at 10:53 pm from KSAT, 16 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
The factual record for the Cessna 172K from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot, flight instructor, commercial pilot, flight engineer, recreational
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; single-engine sea; instructor: airplane multi-engine; instructor: airplane single-engine; instructor: glider; instrument: airplane; rotorcraft: glider; rotorcraft: helicopter
- Flight time: 9,100 hours in all; 1,750 in this make and model; 14 in the last 90 days; 8 in the last 30 days; 8,600 as pilot in command; 650 on instruments
- Last flight review: September 1, 2006
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming O-320 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 5C1 Boerne TX
- Destination: 5C1 Boerne TX
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 17, 4,300 ft by 60 ft
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
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