Preliminary Reports

At about 2003 Pacific time, the airplane sustained substantial damage when it struck power lines. The solo commercial pilot was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. According to local law enforcement, the pilot planned to fly to Las Vegas; however, due to darkness and being low on fuel, he diverted.…

The airplane collided with terrain at 1120 Central time while on an instrument approach, fatally injuring the commercial pilot and passenger. The airplane sustained substantial damage from impact and post-impact fire. After being cleared for the RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 30 approach, the pilot was instructed to contact the tower but never checked in. The airplane impacted trees and terrain approximately one mile southeast of the airport. Observed weather included five miles’ visibility and a 900-foot…

At about 1215 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged during deployment of its Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS) following a loss of control during a missed approach. The private pilot incurred minor injuries and the passenger was seriously injured. Instrument conditions prevailed and an IFR flight plan was in effect. …

At approximately 1330 Central time, the airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain while maneuvering during an air show performance. The commercial pilot sustained fatal injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.

The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted trees at about 1100 Eastern time during a landing attempt. The flight instructor was fatally injured; the student pilot and passenger were seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

At about 1320 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing after a total loss of engine power during initial climb. The private pilot and a passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.

The float-equipped airplane sustained substantial damage at about 1415 Alaska time when it impacted the water during takeoff. Visual conditions prevailed; the solo pilot received serious injuries.

At 1245 Eastern time, the airplane collided with terrain while landing. The airline transport pilot sustained serious injuries; the airplane was substantially damaged by a post-impact fire. Visual conditions prevailed for the public-use flight.

The airplane sustained substantial damage at 0949 Central time when it collided with trees shortly after takeoff. The airline transport pilot and the passenger were seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

At about 1500 Pacific time, the airplane nosed over during a forced landing. The student pilot received serious injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage to its tail section. Visual conditions prevailed.