Two Planes Collide At Carroll County Ariport

Two planes collided late Saturday afternoon at Carroll County Airport in Westminster

Reports of the planes colliding came in around 4 p.m.

According to witness reports, a white Piper Single low-wing plane was approaching the runway eastbound for a landing. A red Aerobatic Biplane was also on approach and did not see the Piper. The planes attempted to land at the same time with the Aerobatic striking the Piper from above. The Piper was able to complete a safe landing on the runway. The Aerobatic Biplane made a hard landing on the grassy field adjacent to the runway.

The pilot of the Aerobatic, identified as Bobby Gillespic, was flown to Shock Trauma as a precaution. The pilot and passenger of the Piper, identified as Robert and Helen Grahem, refused medical treatment at the scene.

Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board have been notified and are at the scene.