Preliminary Reports

The airplane collided with trees during a forced landing at 0830 Pacific time, sustaining substantial damage. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

At 1742 Central time, the airplane sustained substantial damage after a forced landing to a field resulting from total loss of engine power. The airline transport pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries; two passengers were seriously injured. An IFR flight plan was in effect although visual conditions prevailed.

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1906 Pacific time when its pilot conducted an off-field forced landing immediately after takeoff. The airline transport pilot and the three passengers received minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.

At approximately 1430 Central time, the airplane sustained substantial damage after a section of propeller blade separated in flight and the pilot made a forced landing on a highway. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

At approximately 0455 Eastern time, the airplane collided with trees and terrain while maneuvering. The commercial pilot and two passengers received fatal injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged by impact forces and a post-impact fire. Instrument conditions prevailed.

The World War II-era military training airplane was substantially damaged at about 1200 Central time when it impacted power lines and terrain. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1535 Eastern time when it impacted a tree, powerlines and the ground shortly after departure from a turf runway. The airline transport pilot and two passengers were seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

At about 1542 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged after an explosion and fire prior to takeoff. Visual conditions prevailed. The solo pilot sustained minor injuries.

The airplane was substantially damaged during a hard landing at about 1705 Central time. The private pilot and two passengers were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

The float-equipped airplane was substantially damaged at about 1350 Eastern time when it impacted the ground during approach. The commercial pilot and passenger were fatally injured.