Small Aircraft
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Flight Instructor
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 160; Flight Crew Total 2308; Flight Crew Type 708
Communication Breakdown; Situational Awareness
Conflict NMAC; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
While descending into LRU airport; I heard ATC call to another aircraft (Aircraft Y) that was also inbound. I was arriving from the west; and Aircraft Y from the north; North West area. I could see him on ADS-B. While Aircraft Y was behind me; he was much faster; however ABQ (Albuquerque) center had him climb and then hold as I continued my descent. Leveling off at my assigned altitude; I was still unable to see the airfield; despite the field reports of better weather. I was; however; still several miles away. At about the same time; Aircraft Y called in; cancelling his IFR stating that he had the airport in sight. ATC cancelled his IFR as he stated he was now in VMC. I then asked ATC for a report from the Aircraft Y; as he was able to see the field and I was not; despite me being at a lower altitude. (I asked hoping I would break out of the clouds soon; or find an area where I could; such as where Aircraft Y came from). Quickly after; I did get the airport insight below me and was able to descend VFR. I also cancelled my IFR at that time.Being almost over the airport; I extended away from it and then I called entering the Left downwind for runway 26. (The winds at the time were reported as being 240 at 22 - 27; making runway 22 or 26 the best options.) I then called a base turn; and then final. At that time I also heard Aircraft Y call in for the RNAV for runway 12. Being as he cancelled IFR with no mention of practicing approaches; I anticipated his landing before me; with no conflict. As I came on short final for runway 26; I heard Aircraft Y call out that he was going missed from 12; which would then be intersecting my landing path. At that moment I looked up and saw Aircraft Y just ahead and to my right; above me; but very close. I would estimate within 200-300 feet. Already being close to the ground; no evasion action could have been taken. I landed and taxied into the ramp. Shortly after; Aircraft Y landed on a different runway and parked as well. I called the center to report the incident and express my concern and safety issue that had occurred.
Pilot reported an NMAC after both aircraft had been cleared for the visual approach into LRU.