Preliminary Reports

At about 2230 Pacific time, the airplane sustained substantial damage following a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on an Interstate highway. The private pilot and three passengers were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain at about 1415 Eastern time. Visual conditions prevailed. The airline transport pilot was fatally injured. At about 1414, the FAAs Norfolk, Va., ATC facility recorded a transmission stating, “Mayday mayday mayday, Cessna five two six one four, about five south of Chesapeake Airport, over the big fields, have a flight control malfunction, looks like Im going down,” which was the only transmission recorded from the accident flight.

At 1724 Eastern time, the airplane was destroyed when it impacted a building and terrain following a go-around. The private pilot and two passengers were killed. Visual conditions existed. A student pilot observed the airplane on final approach and noted it was “a bit high and a bit fast.” His instructor commented the airplane was not stabilized and “this would likely be a close call.” The student reported the airplane touched down midway down the runway and appeared to be “rocking or bouncing,” at which time it initiated an abrupt climb at a relatively high nose-up attitude.

At approximately 1430 Mountain time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted mountainous terrain. The two pilots sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. While crossing a mountain pass, the pilot attempted a 360-degree turn to gain additional altitude but flew into a strong downdraft that he could not escape. The pilot said the airplane was descending very steeply even with full power and with the airspeed at best rate of climb speed.

The airplane was substantially damaged at approximately 0715 Mountain time upon impacting terrain while maneuvering to land. The private pilot was fatally injured, one passenger was seriously injured and one passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.

At 1933 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted trees and terrain shortly after takeoff. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries; the flight instructor was killed. Visual conditions existed for the instrument proficiency check.

The airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing on a vacant football field at about 2039 Eastern time on a Part 135 on-demand cargo flight. The commercial pilot was not injured. Night visual conditions prevailed.

The airplane was substantially damaged at noon local time when it impacted terrain during a forced landing. The private pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

During an aerial application flight, the pilot was making a spray pass at approximately three feet above the crop. During the pass the engine sputtered and died. He entered an autorotation and attempted to slow from 50 mph. The aircraft impacted terrain and came to rest on its side.

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1627 Pacific time during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during cruise flight. The private pilot sustained minor injuries and a flight instructor was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed.