Preliminary Reports

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1400 Eastern time when it impacted trees and terrain shortly after takeoff. The private pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. Witnesses report the airplane took off with engine sounds, ground roll and departure all “normal.” Then, at about 300 feet agl, the airplane began a slow roll to the right, reaching about 90 degrees angle of bank and 60 degrees nose-down as it descended into trees. The airplane had accumulated 3.8 hours of total flight time as part of its initial Phase I operating limitations for an amateur-built aircraft.

At about 1530 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged during a runway overrun. The commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot later stated he was demonstrating flight maneuvers to the passenger. During the landing approach, he had difficulty setting the wing-flap position since there was no indicator. Looking out the window, he estimated the flaps were eight degrees down. He continued the approach at 60 knots but realized he was fast and high.

The airplane was substantially damaged at 1330 Eastern time during impact with trees and terrain following a total loss of engine power in cruise flight. The private pilot was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The aircraft was cruising at 7500 feet msl when the engine began to “surge,” then stopped producing power. An engine restart attempt was unsuccessful and the pilot selected a forced landing area in a clearing, but the airplane entered trees prior to the clearing and came to rest upright in flat, heavily wooded terrain. Preliminary examination of the engine revealed metal particles in the oil filter.

At about 1950 Central time, the airplane collided with trees and terrain while maneuvering for landing at a private airstrip. The pilot was seriously injured; two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. Instrument conditions prevailed. While en route, the pilot was receiving flight-following services from ATC. At 1936, the pilot advised ATC he had the airport in sight. Radar services were then terminated. The airplane struck trees and terrain about ½ mile northeast of the airport. A post-impact fire ensued.

At about 1040 Central time, the airplane impacted an automobile while on final approach.

The helicopter was substantially damaged at about 2245 Eastern time following a collision with power lines and terrain while maneuvering. The commercial pilot and a pilot-rated police officer were fatally injured. The helicopter was registered to and operated by the Atlanta Police Department as a public-use flight. Night visual conditions prevailed.

At approximately 1800 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it collided with trees and terrain. The commercial pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. Night visual conditions prevailed.

The airplane impacted terrain at about 1030 Central time while on final approach. The student pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual conditions prevailed.The student pilot was conducting a solo instructional flight in the airport traffic pattern.

The airplane impacted terrain at about 1220 Central time. The solo private pilot was fatally injured; the airplane was substantially damaged. A post-crash fire ensued. Visual conditions prevailed.Witnesses observed the airplane touch down once, bounce and then touch down again with its left gear off the side of the runway. The airplane then took off, climbed and turned left to circle the airport.

The airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing at about 0715 Central time. The pilot and both passengers received minor injuries. Visual conditions VMC prevailed; an IFR flight plan was in effect.