Aviation Safety

At 1055 Mountain time, the airplane experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight and the pilot subsequently force-landed the airplane in a field. The private pilot sustained serious injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual conditions prevailed.

The airplane collided with the ground during initial takeoff climb at about 1111 Eastern time. Visual conditions prevailed. The airplane received structural damage to the left wing and airframe. The commercial pilot and three passengers reported minor injuries; one passenger received serious injuries.

At about 1115 Central time, the airplane impacted terrain shortly after takeoff. The two occupants received fatal injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual conditions prevailed.

The airplane collided with trees during a forced landing at 0830 Pacific time, sustaining substantial damage. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

At 1742 Central time, the airplane sustained substantial damage after a forced landing to a field resulting from total loss of engine power. The airline transport pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries; two passengers were seriously injured. An IFR flight plan was in effect although visual conditions prevailed.

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1906 Pacific time when its pilot conducted an off-field forced landing immediately after takeoff. The airline transport pilot and the three passengers received minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.

At approximately 1430 Central time, the airplane sustained substantial damage after a section of propeller blade separated in flight and the pilot made a forced landing on a highway. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

At approximately 0455 Eastern time, the airplane collided with trees and terrain while maneuvering. The commercial pilot and two passengers received fatal injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged by impact forces and a post-impact fire. Instrument conditions prevailed.

The World War II-era military training airplane was substantially damaged at about 1200 Central time when it impacted power lines and terrain. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1535 Eastern time when it impacted a tree, powerlines and the ground shortly after departure from a turf runway. The airline transport pilot and two passengers were seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed.