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June 14, 2012, Loveland, Colo. Yakovlev Yak-52
At 1450 Mountain time, the airplane was substantially damaged when its nose landing gear collapsed during the landing roll. A sustained ground fire ensued after the airplane came to rest on the runway. The airline transport pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed.
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February 8, 2010, Redlands, Calif., Yakovlev YAK 52
The airplane collided with terrain while maneuvering at about 1250 Pacific time. The commercial pilot and second pilot were killed; the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual conditions prevailed. A witness reported observing the airplane perform aerobatics and then return to the airport, where the pilot added oil to the onboard smoke system. Shortly, the airplane departed and the pilot performed aerobatics for 10 to 15 minutes.
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July 14, 2007, Everett, Wash., Yakovlev YAK-55M
At approximately 1320 Pacific time, the airplane was destroyed when it impacted terrain. The Private pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. After the pilot reported a two-mile base leg for landing, a witness on the ground heard a loud bang and looked up to see blue-gray smoke coming from the aircraft. Another witness saw the aircraft making a low left turn when it flipped inverted and spiraled to the ground. A post-impact fire consumed the airplane.
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