PiperPacer

The airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing at about 1557 Pacific time. The solo private pilot sustained fatal injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. A pilot-rated witness adjacent to the accident site observed the airplane at low altitude. The witness did not hear the engine and watched the airplane impact terrain just below the ridge line of a bluff and erupt into flames.

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 2055 Eastern time when it impacted trees and terrain before coming to rest inverted in a heavily wooded area. Night instrument conditions prevailed; no flight plan had been filed. The non-instrument rated private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured.

The airplane sustained substantial damage at approximately 1320 Eastern time when it impacted the visual approach slope indicator equipment during landing. The commercial pilot and three passengers were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

The pilot stated that he was flying the airplane over a large open desert playa. He decided to land after flying low over the surface to determine if he could make a safe landing. The surface appeared to be flat and dry. Upon touching down, the landing gear dug into the about 8-inch deep soft tufa

The airplane collided with the ground during initial takeoff climb at about 1111 Eastern time. Visual conditions prevailed. The airplane received structural damage to the left wing and airframe. The commercial pilot and three passengers reported minor injuries; one passenger received serious injuries.

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 airplane was substantially damaged at 1555 Eastern time while landing. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.

The airplane sustained substantial damage when it impacted powerlines and terrain during takeoff at about 0920 Central time. A post-impact fire ensued. The pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries. Visual conditions prevailed and an IFR flight plan was filed.

The airplane sustained substantial damage at about 0730 Pacific time when it impacted terrain. The private pilot and his passenger sustained fatal injuries. Both visual and instrument conditions were present in the vicinity.