Preliminary Reports

November 17, 2012, Greenwood, S.C. Cessna 550 Citation II

At about 1145 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged during collision with a deer. The airplane, which was registered to the U.S. Customs Service, was consumed by post-crash fire. The two airline transport pilots were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed for the post-maintenance test flight.

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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.

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November 16, 2012, Show Low, Ariz. Cirrus Design SR22

At about 0726 Mountain time, the airplane was substantially damaged when the pilot deployed its airframe parachute after the engine experienced a complete loss of oil pressure during cruise flight. The private pilot/owner received minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed; an IFR flight plan was in effect.

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