Preliminary Reports

April 1, 2010, Eden Prairie, Minn., Beech 95 Travel Air

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1440 Central time during an in-flight collision with terrain. Visual conditions prevailed. The airline transport pilot sustained serious injuries. The sole passenger on-board sustained minor injuries. The pilot reported a loss of engine power after takeoff and was unable to maintain flight.

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April 7, 2010, Ponce, Puerto Rico, Cessna 404

At about 0915 Atlantic time, the airplane was substantially damaged after an in-flight loss of engine power and forced landing. The commercial pilot and two passengers were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. Shortly after takeoff, at about 200 feet agl, the right engine surged. In response, the pilot feathered the right propeller and advanced the left engines throttle.

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April 16, 2010, Archer, Fla., Cessna 172H

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1600 Eastern time when it collided with terrain. The private pilot was seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The airplane came to rest in a cow pasture, oriented approximately north/south.

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March 2, 2010, DeKalb, Ill., Beech 65-A90 King Air

At 1345 Central time, the airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain during landing. The left main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll-out. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot and company mechanic were uninjured. The local flight originated from the same airport at 1330.

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