by Jim Timm
There were Two Near Mid-Air Collision incidents reported during the reporting period from July 11, 2025, through August 12, 2025.
DATE: July 14, 2025
LOCATION: Casa Grande Airport (CGZ)
A Cessna 172 was on a practice instrument approach to Casa Grande Airport, and a T6 military trainer was in the pattern at Casa Grande. The T6 refused to give way to the 172 on approach and turned to base in front of the 172. The 172-pilot indicated he was providing position reports, but the T6 pilot responded, “I don’t care.” The closest proximity was 0.5 NM, as reported by the 172 pilot.
DATE: July 15, 2025
LOCATION: Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA)
An SR22 was departing on RWY 12C, and a Cessna 172 was departing on RWY 12L. Moments after becoming airborne, both aircraft began drifting towards each other. The Cessna 172 was issued a traffic advisory when it was 0.17 NM southeast of the airport. The aircraft continued to converge, and as they passed each other the closest proximity was 0.03 NM, and 100 vertical. The SR22 was not issued a traffic advisory, and neither aircraft were issued a traffic alert. A NMAC was filed.