August 17, 2011, Perryton, Texas, Piper PA-31-310 Navajo
At about 1542 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged after an explosion and fire prior to takeoff. Visual conditions prevailed. The solo pilot sustained minor injuries.
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August 22, 2011, Alpine, Texas, Piper Aerostar 601P
The airplane was substantially damaged during a hard landing at about 1705 Central time. The private pilot and two passengers were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.
August 7, 2011, Warrenton, Va., Maule M-7-235
The float-equipped airplane was substantially damaged at about 1350 Eastern time when it impacted the ground during approach. The commercial pilot and passenger were fatally injured.
August 13, 2011, Seattle, Wash., Cessna 210L Centurion
At about 1400 Pacific time, the airplane landed between the runways. The private pilot and two passengers were not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed, and an IFR flight plan was in effect.
August 14, 2011, Eastland, Texas, Lancair LC41-550FG
The airplane sustained substantial damage at approximately 1115 Central time when it made a forced landing to a clearing after a total loss of engine power on takeoff. The airline transport-rated pilot sustained minor injuries and the passenger was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.
August 14, 2011, Burley, Idaho, Cessna P210N Pressurized Centurion
At about 1430 Mountain time, the airplane impacted terrain about one-eighth mile off the departure end of the runway. The private pilot and his three passengers received fatal injuries and the airplane sustained substantial damage.
August 17, 2011, Tupelo, Miss., Cessna 310Q
The airplane struck a main road and impacted a tree in a residential yard at 0805 Central time. The pilot was killed and the airplane incurred substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed.
August 18, 2011, Whitesburg, Ga., Beech B19
At about 1145 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged in a collision with trees and terrain. The student pilot received serious injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.
August 19, 2011, Manassas, Va., Piper PA-46-500TP
The airplane was substantially damaged at 1555 Eastern time while landing. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.
August 21, 2011, Fall City, Wash., Cirrus Design SR22
At 1100 Pacific time, the airplane sustained substantial damage during an emergency landing due to a loss of engine oil pressure. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.
