Aviation Safety

At 1415 Central time, a Lancair IVP Experimental airplane piloted by a Private pilot experienced a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. During the subsequent forced landing, it collided with a taxing Piper PA-28-140, piloted by a flight instructor and dual student. Visual conditions prevailed. Both airplanes were substantially damaged during the ground collision […]

The aircraft impacted a mountain shortly after departing at about 1030 Pacific time. The two occupants, both of whom were Private pilots, were fatally injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. Instrument conditions prevailed around the accident site; it was unknown if a flight plan had been filed.A witness recalled observing the accident airplane depart, noting […]

At 0918 Eastern time, the airplane was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain. The Airline Transport pilot was fatally injured. Instrument conditions prevailed. The pilot had attempted one VOR Runway 13 approach to minimums, but had not been able to land and was attempting a second approach when contact was lost.A review of preliminary radar […]

At about 1130 Eastern daylight time, the airplane was substantially damaged during a takeoff attempt. The Private pilot and five passengers were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed for the planned cross-country flightSubsequently, the pilot stated that start-up, taxi and engine run-up seemed normal. The takeoff roll was longer than the pilot expected, but the airplane […]

At approximately 1030 Mountain time, the airplane was destroyed when it collided with mountainous terrain during a forced landing. The Airline Transport pilot was fatally injured; a non-pilot passenger sustained serious injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.The accident site was situated in a bowl at an elevation of 12,020 feet msl and surrounded by mountain peaks as […]

At 0918 Eastern time, the airplane was destroyed following an in-flight collision with terrain and subsequent explosion while attempting to land. Instrument conditions prevailed; the flight instructor, dual student and two passengers were fatally injured.While being cleared for the VOR-A approach, the pilot stated his intention to land on Runway 27. Radar data shows the […]

The airplane was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain at approximately 2230 Mountain time while maneuvering after a missed approach. The Commercial pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger sustained minor injuries. Dark night visual conditions prevailed.While en route at 16,000 feet msl, the airplane encountered rain and moderate turbulence. The pilot elected to divert […]

The airplane was destroyed when it collided with mountainous terrain at approximately 0930 Mountain time during descent from cruise altitude. Visual conditions prevailed at the accident scene; the Private pilot was fatally injured.A witness about two miles from the accident site heard the approaching airplane; its engine was “sputtering.” He did not see the airplane […]

The solo Private pilot was uninjured during a takeoff attempt from the private turf runway at an unspecified time. The pilot aborted the takeoff roll at around 55 KIAS but was unable to stop the airplane before it overran the departure end of the runway and collided with trees.The pilot reported that while walking away […]

The airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing at approximately 0730 Mountain time following a loss of engine power. The Private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.According to the pilot, while in cruise flight approximately 8500 feet msl, the pilot heard a “loud bang” and the engine oil pressure decreased. Shortly […]