Aviation Safety

The airplane impacted a power pole and tree during a forced landing at about 2110 Pacific time and came to rest inverted in the front yard of a residence. The co-owner/private pilot sustained minor injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed.

The airplane was substantially damaged at approximately 1500 Eastern time during a forced landing following a loss of engine power after takeoff. The airline transport pilot and three passengers were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. At an altitude of about 400 feet and while the airplane’s landing gear was retracting, the engine experienced a loss […]

While arriving at the destination airport, the pilot reported lowering the landing gear and flaps while on the downwind leg to the runway. He added that as he lined up for the runway, the airplane drifted to the right, indicating a strong wind from the west. After the airplane crossed the beginning of the runway, the drift increased and the pilot tried to correct back to the runway centerline.

At about 1230 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain. The private pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

The airplane bounced twice during the landing flare. The pilot added power and pulled back on the control stick to abort the landing, at which time the airplane banked to the right.

At approximately 1030 Central time, the airplane sustained substantial damage during an emergency landing. The commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 2225 Eastern time following a collision with trees and terrain after takeoff. The commercial pilot and one pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured; one passenger received serious injuries. Night visual conditions prevailed; an IFR flight plan was filed. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.

At approximately 1630 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain. The commercial pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. One passenger was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed; the flight operated on an IFR flight plan with an airport in Iowa as its destination.

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1435 Pacific time when it veered off the runway and struck a ditch while landing. The pilot/owner was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

The glider impacted terrain at about 1530 Pacific time. The solo commercial pilot received fatal injuries; the glider sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed.