November 6, 2012, Wichita, Kan. Cessna 208B Grand Caravan

At about 0745 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it collided with a hedgerow during a forced landing following a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. The solo commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Part 135 on-demand cargo flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed.

Key Takeaways:

• A commercial cargo pilot was fatally injured and the airplane substantially damaged during a forced landing shortly after takeoff.
• The forced landing occurred due to a loss of engine power, which the pilot reported, along with oil covering the windshield.
• Initial examination revealed compressor turbine blade separation as a likely cause of the engine failure.

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