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The airplane was substantially damaged during impact with trees at 1555 Central time after a loss of engine power during final approach. The commercial pilot and private pilot aboard were killed. Visual conditions prevailed.

At about 1945 Pacific time, the airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. The private pilot and his three passengers were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

At about 1130 Pacific time, the airplane lost the majority of its left side cockpit door during cruise flight. Separated door components impacted and dented the airplanes left stabilator, causing minor damage. Visual conditions prevailed. Neither the flight instructor (CFI) nor the private pilot was injured. According to the CFI, the airplane was cruising in level flight at about 4000 feet MSL when the left door “popped open” minutes after the airplane entered an area of moderate clear air turbulence. The door separated from the airplane and the CFI took control of the airplane. Despite full power, level flight could not be maintained. The pilots were able to land without further mishap.

At about 0850 Pacific time, the airplane veered off the runway and collided with terrain during takeoff. The commercial pilot/flight instructor and the student pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage when it veered to the right and departed the runway during takeoff. The airplane hit a berm, temporarily became airborne and then landed hard.

The airplane was destroyed when it impacted terrain at approximately 0655 Mountain time. Instrument conditions prevailed. A post-impact fire ensued; the pilot and two pilot-certificated passengers were fatally injured. Multiple witnesses reported seeing the accident airplane flying low to the ground and as it crossed a highway.

At about 1635 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged during a series of touch-and-go landings. The sport pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot later stated a “gust of wind” made the airplane feel as though it was “on marbles.” The pilot attempted to control the airplane and maintain runway alignment by utilizing aileron and rudder inputs, but when the “gust of wind” subsided, the airplane immediately went towards the edge of the runway.

The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain at about 0925 Pacific time, following a reported loss of engine power during a missed approach. The instrument-rated private pilot and one of his two passengers sustained serious injuries; one passenger sustained minor injuries. Instrument conditions prevailed.

The airplane was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain while maneuvering. The airline transport pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed for the local air show flight. The accident flight was a simulated dogfight. The other airplane participating was a Fokker DR-1. According to the Fokker pilot, he and the accident pilot performed a series of 360-degree turns and lead changes. Both airplanes then turned away from each other. As the Fokker pilot turned back around toward the show line, he noticed the Nieuport beginning a left turn. He looked away for a moment and then saw the Nieuport in a spin before disappearing into trees. The wreckage was consumed by a post-impact fire.

The airplane sustained substantial damage at about 1830 Eastern time after running off the runway while landing. The airline transport pilot and the sole passenger were not injured. Day visual conditions prevailed. The pilot subsequently reported during a visual approach, he “set up for a normal approach” and “dropped gear” and “one notch of flaps.” A short time later he selected landing flaps. He believed that he was “a little high” on the approach so he “dipped down.” As he passed the runway threshold his speed was “a little high,” but he thought it was manageable. After touchdown, he “got on the brakes” and felt the airplane skid, but decided not to “go around” due to the “distance left.”

At 1830 Eastern time the airplane experienced a stuck rudder trim situation during a simulated single-engine instrument approach. It diverted and landed without incident at a nearby airport with more favorable winds. The instructor pilot and the pilot/owner receiving training were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed at the time of the incident.