Preliminary Reports

May 9, 2012, Sterling, Penn. Mooney M20J 201

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 2225 Eastern time following a collision with trees and terrain after takeoff. The commercial pilot and one pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured; one passenger received serious injuries. Night visual conditions prevailed; an IFR flight plan was filed. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.

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May 11, 2012, Chanute, Kan. Cessna 401

At approximately 1630 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain. The commercial pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. One passenger was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed; the flight operated on an IFR flight plan with an airport in Iowa as its destination.

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April 1, 2012, Calhoun, Ky., Beech 58 Baron

The pilot lost control shortly after takeoff from a private airstrip and crashed into a wooded area at about 1600 Central time. Visual conditions prevailed. The airplane sustained substantial damage; the solo private pilot was fatally injured.

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