M-20 J (201) / Allegro
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 15; Flight Crew Total 550; Flight Crew Type 550
Conflict Ground Conflict; Critical
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
On crosswind for Runway 9; I saw the other aircraft departing Runway 23. I had heard no radio traffic; so I called on CTAF to see if he had his radio on; no response. I then flew downwind; base and final but could not see the other aircraft; and there was no radio traffic on 122.8. Just as I was about to touch down; the other aircraft crossed the intersection of Runway's 5-23 and 9-27; about 1;000 FT in front of me as he landed on Runway 23. We were both landing simultaneously on different runways that intersected. After shutting down; I walked to the other pilot's hangar and asked him several questions: 'Do you have a radio in your plane?' 'Yes.' 'Do you keep it turned on?' 'No' 'Why not? We just about collided out there.' 'I can't hear it because of my hearing aid.' 'Why don't you get a headset?' 'I have one. It doesn't help.' 'Did you realize we were both landing and almost hit?' 'Oh; were you landing?' This pilot has had multiple near-misses at our field and multiple accidents. Upon discussing this issue with the airport manager immediately after; he informed me that [he] had a close call with another pilot in the past 2 weeks. This pilot apparently recently was flying without a medical; but I understand he has gotten it back. I do not understand how a pilot who is clearly dangerous; who has already exhibited unsafe actions and has had multiple incidents (including taxing in front of a King Air on short final about a year ago; which I previously reported) can be allowed to continue to fly; even under 'light sport'. Do we need to wait for someone to be killed by his actions before something is done? This is a serious matter of public safety. One issue is the pilot himself; and as I see it his inability to operate safely. The second is his use of equipment (or lack of use). At a minimum; he should be using the radio equipment in his aircraft so others can know his position and avoid him. As it is; if I know he is out flying; I do not pull my plane out.
M20 pilot reports a conflict with an LSA pilot landing on an intersecting runway. The LSA pilot does not use his radio due to incompatibility with his hearing aids. Previous conflicts are alleged.