Preliminary Reports

At about 1855 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged following a collision with terrain while being vectored for an ILS approach.

While in cruise, the airplane collected one and one-half to two inches of structural ice. While maneuvering for landing, the pilot kept up the airplane’s speed. However, on short final he reduced power and the airplane stalled at about 105 mph. The airplane impacted terrain short of the runway and sustained substantial left and right wing damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the flight.…

At about 1415 local time, the two airplanes collided in mid-air. Each airplane had aboard a flight instructor and student pilot. No injuries were reported from either airplane. Visual conditions prevailed. The Arrow’s CFI reported completing an NDB interception exercise when he noticed a very close, fast, blurred object approaching from almost directly ahead. The object seemed to be in a left turn and was lower than his airplane. The Warrior’s CFI reported seeing an airplane…

The airplane impacted terrain at about 0945 Central time. The private pilot, pilot-rated passenger and two other passengers were fatally injured. The airplane, which was powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-B17C turbine engine installed under a Soloy Conversions, Ltd., supplemental type certificate, sustained substantial airframe and engine damage. Instrument conditions prevailed; an IFR flight plan had been activated. The flight originated from the airplane’s base, which did not have jet fuel, at about 0845.According to preliminary…

The airplane collided with mountainous terrain at about 1344 Mountain time. The private pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed at the departure and destination airports. After family members alerted the FAA the flight was overdue, an alert notice (ALNOT) for the missing airplane was issued. On October 11, search and rescue personnel discovered the accident site. …

At about 2006 Central time, the helicopter was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain during cruise flight. The flight instructor, passenger-receiving-instruction, and one additional passenger were fatally injured. Night visual conditions prevailed. Initial accident notification came when the USAF Rescue Coordination Center received a 406 MHz ELT signal assigned to the accident helicopter. The accident site was subsequently located with the assistance of airborne and ground units, at 0824 the following morning. The wreckage was…

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 0458 Atlantic time during a collision with water while in cruise flight. The airline transport pilot and two passengers were lost and presumed fatally injured. One passenger survived the accident and was found at sea with serious injuries. Night visual conditions prevailed for the Part 135 flight. …

At about 2127 Central time, the airplane impacted a tree and terrain during descent. The solo private pilot sustained fatal injuries while the airplane sustained substantial damage. Night visual conditions prevailed. Radar data showed the airplane was flying on a westerly heading at approximately 2100 feet and 120 knots at about 2126. The airplane then descended to 1800 feet and groundspeed increased to 130 knots. The next radar data point shows the aircraft turning to the…

The airplane landed hard during a forced landing in mountainous desert terrain at about 1000 Mountain time, sustaining substantial damage. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot reported departing Santa Monica, Calif., on the morning of the accident. Prior to beginning the flight, he checked the fuel gauges, noting they indicated the tanks were half full. He visually examined their fuel quantity through the filler necks and, observing fuel in…

At 1212 Mountain time, the airplane collided with terrain. The private pilot/owner sustained fatal injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage from impact forces and a post-crash fire. Visual conditions prevailed. This was the airplane’s first flight following an annual inspection; the pilot was returning to his home airport. A witness talked with the pilot about the work just completed and accompanied the pilot to the airplane. He observed the pilot check the level of the fuel…