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The airplane was destroyed when it collided with trees at 1435 Eastern time. The private pilot was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The accident airplane was flying in formation with another airplane when the accident pilot reported his “wings were fluttering and he was losing control of the airplane.” The other pilot observed the accident airplane in a slow, banking turn.

The airplane came to rest with the landing gear retracted at about 1530 Eastern time. Visual conditions prevailed for the post-maintenance test flight. The airplane sustained substantial damage, but there were no injuries to the airline transport pilot or commercial copilot. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. As rotation was initiated at 100 knots, the airplane felt “a little soft” and the flight controls “felt funny.” The crew elected to abort the takeoff. The nose landing gear contacted the runway; the crew also heard a scraping sound from the aft fuselage contacting the runway.

At 1115 Eastern time, the airplane experienced a loss of control during an approach for landing. Visual conditions prevailed. The private pilot was killed. A witness observed the accident seaplane on a slow climbout with a high angle of attack. It appeared to the witness as if the pilot was hanging the aircraft on the prop. The seaplane barely cleared the trees at the edge of the lake and made a left climbing turn as if the pilot was trying to gain altitude.

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.

At about 1034 Pacific time, the airplane collided with wires, sustaining substantial damage. The private pilot suffered minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.

At about 1852 Eastern time, the airplane collided with terrain and was substantially damaged. The sport pilot sustained serious injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. According to a witness, the airplane climbed to approximately 500 feet after takeoff. As the airplane was turning to the left, its nose “dived,” and the airplane descended rapidly.

At 1100 Central time, the airplane sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. The solo private pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. While cruising at 2900 feet agl, the pilot advanced the throttle and heard a “pop” from the engine. The engine lost all power and the propeller stopped.

The airplane was substantially damaged at 1545 Central time during an off-airport forced landing. The solo pilot sustained minor injuries and five persons on the ground sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. The airplane was in cruise flight at 4500 feet msl when the right side cockpit canopy suddenly opened and remained open at approximately a 90-degree-up position.

At about 1100 Pacific time, the airplane collided with terrain, causing substantial damage. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries to his back. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot was performing stall maneuvers to determine if the airplanes canard met specifications. He had tufted the canard to observe its aerodynamic characteristics.

At about 1255 Eastern time, the airplane experienced a power loss on its No. 2 engine while climbing through FL350. Visual conditions prevailed for the Part 135 on-demand passenger flight. The airline transport pilot, co-pilot, cabin service representative and two passengers reported no injuries.