Aviation Safety

The airplane was destroyed when it impacted terrain at 1931 Mountain time. Night visual conditions prevailed; the Private pilot was fatally injured. According to Albuquerque (ABQ) Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), the pilot was receiving radar flight following for the cross-country flight. The pilot reported in with ABQ ARTCC at 1918 at an altitude of 11,500 feet msl. No further communications were made and radar contact was lost. The airplane impacted in a 45-degree nose-down attitude and debris was scattered in a 400-foot radius around the main wreckage….

At 1652 Pacific time, the airplane was destroyed on colliding with a static line and impacted the ground. The solo Airline Transport pilot sustained fatal injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. A CFI and student noticed the airplane at about 200 feet agl traveling at a high groundspeed. The CFI then noticed a flash or spark and saw the airplane impact transmission lines, followed immediately by the airplanes impact with the ground and post impact fire. Prior to the transmission line impact, the airplane did not appear to be having a problem. The static line was strung between two towers about 140 feet agl. According to the United States Naval Observatory, sunset took place at 1647. The end…

Both airplanes were substantially damaged when they collided while while landing at about 1200 Eastern time. None of the six persons aboard both airplanes was injured; visual conditions prevailed. The Malibu was landing on Runway 6 as the Aerostar landed on Runway 15. The right wing of each airplane made contact at the runway intersection, and both right wings sustained substantial damage….

At about 1700 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it nosed over during landing. Visual conditions prevailed. The Certified Flight Instructor and Student pilot were uninjured. The CFI later stated that he was demonstrating a soft-field landing and the airplane was fast and floated down the runway. The pilot was unable to stop the airplane on the runway; it traveled off the end onto grass and nosed over. The CFI stated there was no malfunction of the airplane or its systems….

The solo Private pilot was fatally injured when the airplane impacted terrain at approximately 1745 Mountain time. The airplane was destroyed. Shortly before the accident, a pilot-rated witness saw an aircraft come out of a snow squall and fly past him. The aircraft continued to the north for a short period of time and then reversed course. It eventually flew out of sight; the witness then heard a sudden and significant increase in the engines power. The airplane hit a steep slope in the mountainous terrain. The witness reported it was already dark when he saw the airplane; there were low clouds and snow falling in the area….

The airplane impacted trees and terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power at 1310 Pacific time. The Private pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries; the airplane was destroyed. Visual conditions prevailed. According to the pilot, the flight was about 35 miles out from its destination when he initiated a descent by reducing power. About four miles from the airport at 4000 feet, engine rpm and manifold pressure began to steadily decrease. The engine did not regain power, and the pilot diverted his attention to an emergency landing spot. During the forced landing the left wingtip clipped a tree limb and the airplane impacted the ground. The pilot had purchased the ai…

At 2055 Pacific time, the airplane impacted terrain following a loss of control, fatally injuring the non-Instrument-rated Private pilot and three passengers. The airplane was destroyed. Night instrument conditions prevailed. Before takeoff, the pilot received a weather briefing during which VFR was not recommended for his route of flight. After takeoff, the pilot obtained flight following but soon reported having trouble maintaining outside visual contact and controlling the airplane; he requested help getting back to the airport. Controllers attempted to assist the pilot back to the departure airport; however, the radar data depicted the airplane entering a series of turns before radar con…

The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power on downwind at approximately 1140 Mountain time. The Private pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured; visual conditions prevailed. Just prior to turning right base and at 1000 feet agl, the engine lost partial power. The pilot turned toward the runway but attempted a forced landing to a nearby road. During the forced landing, the airplane landed in a ditch approximately 20 feet from the road. The airplanes right wing struck a fence post, and the airplane came to rest upright. The pilot reported the right wing was bent, the right main landing gear was separate…

At 0953 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it collided with trees and terrain following a loss of engine power. The Airline Transport pilot was seriously injured; visual conditions prevailed. The pilot stated that, while on approach, the engine ran roughly, then completely lost power. He switched fuel tanks, and attempted an engine restart, but was unsuccessful. The pilot then maneuvered the airplane toward a snow-covered field. The accident scene displayed considerable evidence of there being ample fuel aboard the aircraft and the engine was subsequently started, and run continuously on the airframe without interruption….

The airplane was destroyed at approximately 0925 Mountain time when it departed controlled flight while maneuvering and impacted terrain. Visual conditions prevailed; the pilot and passenger suffered fatal injuries. Witnesses said they saw the airplane performing aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude. The witnesses then saw the airplane descend in a nose-low attitude and impact terrain at the edge of a lake….