Preliminary Reports

The pilot was landing to the west. Winds reported at the time of the accident were from 330 degrees at 11 knots, with gusts to 15 knots. The pilot said he was about five to seven feet above the ground and about to touch down when “a big crosswind” came under his right wing and he lost control. The airplane impacted the grassy area to the left of the runway.

At about 1800 Eastern time, the aircraft was substantially damaged when it impacted a residential structure during a forced landing shortly after takeoff. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. Upon reaching about 200 feet msl, the pilot noticed engine coolant temperature had risen above 210 deg. F, with the normal range being between 160 and 180 deg. He responded by reducing engine power and turning in an attempt to land in an overrun area for the perpendicular runway at the airport.

At about 0215 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted trees while making a forced landing following a loss of engine power during cruise. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed and an IFR flight plan was filed. According to preliminary ATC information, during cruise flight at 7000 feet msl, the pilot reported a loss of engine power. He was then radar vectored by ATC towards the closest airport. Approximately three nautical miles southeast of the divert airport, radar contact was lost as the airplane descended below the radar coverage area.

The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted trees and terrain at 2115 Eastern time, shortly after takeoff. The two private pilots on board were fatally injured. Night visual conditions prevailed. Shortly before takeoff, the airplanes fuel tanks were topped off. The lineman subsequently reported the pilots did not sump the tanks but that the run-up and takeoff were normal.

At about 0855 Pacific time, the airplane impacted terrain and sustained substantial damage. The private pilot and his passenger were killed. The VFR flight took place in a area where thunderstorms, lightning and rain were reported. The pilot was receiving radar flight following from ATC. According to witnesses in the area, the airplane could be heard overhead, but could not be seen because of a solid overcast and rain. The witnesses reported the airplane sounded normal at first, but then the sounds became similar to those they had heard from an “airplane doing aerobatics.”

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1500 Alaska time when it impacted terrain. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. Instrument conditions prevailed. The accident airplane was lead for a flight of two. The second airplanes pilot subsequently reported noticing deteriorating weather ahead. The lead plane continued towards rising terrain and worsening weather.

At 2110 Eastern time, the airplane collided with the Atlantic Ocean while maneuvering in closed traffic. Visual conditions prevailed. The airplane received substantial damage. The non-instrument rated private pilot received serious injuries. The crew of an inbound flight overheard the accident pilot advise an approach controller he would be conducting touch-and-go landings.

At about 0645 Mountain time, the airplane impacted terrain and was substantially damaged. The commercial pilot and his passenger received serious injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot was maneuvering at about 300 feet agl on a wildlife-spotting mission.

The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain at about 0950 Eastern time during takeoff from a turf runway. The private pilot and a passenger were seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

The commercial pilot experienced a total loss of aileron control prior to landing without damage or injury. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot was level at 2000 feet msl when the airplane entered an uncommanded left roll. He disengaged the autopilot and discovered the ailerons were not responding. The pilot landed successfully at a nearby airport using the rudder to control the airplane.