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April 9, 2012, Daytona Beach, Fla., Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP

The airplane was substantially damaged at about 1325 Eastern time during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power. The flight instructor (CFI) and commercial-rated student pilot were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. According to the CFI, upon reaching 3000 feet MSL, the engine began to run rough and several loud noises were heard. The engine then lost all power, with zero oil pressure and rpm. Oil was visible on the windscreen.

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March 23, 2012, Longmont, Colo., Cessna 172S/Cessna 180

At about 1143 Mountain time, the two airplanes were substantially damaged during a mid-air collision. The Cessna 172 impacted an embankment. The flight instructor and private pilot receiving instruction aboard the Cessna 172 were fatally injured. The Cessna 180 impacted power lines and a fence during a forced landing. The pilot of the Cessna 180 sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed. The Cessna 180 pilot stated she was northbound at approximately 7000 feet msl when she heard a loud bang. The airplane immediately pitched up about 50 degrees and rolled into an approximate 45-degree right bank.

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February 9, 2012, Cusick, Wash., Cessna 172M Skyhawk

At 1530 Pacific time, the airplane experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight and made a forced landing in a forested area. The solo pilot was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its wings and fuselage. Visual conditions prevailed. According to the pilot, his pre-flight inspection and pre-takeoff run-up were normal, although the airplane did not feel “as spunky as normal.” About 10 minutes from his destination, the engine began to run rough.

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February 15, 2012, North Bend, Wash., Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP

The airplane cruised into the western face of Mount Si at about 0154 Pacific time. It fragmented upon impacting trees and upsloping mountainous terrain, which resulted in substantial structural damage. The commercial pilot held a flight instructor certificate; the pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. Dark night visual conditions prevailed. A pilot-rated witness observed the anticollision and navigation lights from a low-flying airplane cruising southeasterly.

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January 3, 2012, Conroe, Texas, Cessna 172P Skyhawk

The solo pilot made a forced landing on a street at about 2145 Central time after the engine lost power. The airplane was substantially damaged but the pilot was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the Civil Air Patrol, Maxwell AFB, Ala. Visual conditions prevailed.

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January 19, 2012, Springfield, Tenn., Cessna 172I Skyhawk

The airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing following loss of engine power at about 1455 Central time. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. While descending through 2100 feet msl for his destination, the pilot configured the airplane for landing by reducing engine power to about 1500 rpm and setting the mixture to full rich. He did not activate carburetor heat.

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December 20, 2011, Denton, Texas, Cessna 172R Skyhawk

The airplane impacted terrain at approximately 0145 Central time while flying an ILS approach. The commercial pilot was fatally injured and the flight instructor and pilot-rated passenger were both seriously injured. Instrument conditions prevailed for the flight, which was being operated on an IFR flight plan. According to an initial statement from the surviving pilot-rated passenger, the flight was uneventful until the airplane descended on the ILS. The passenger reported that the airplane then entered a fog bank.

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November 11, 2011, Sturgis, S.D., Cessna 172M Skyhawk

At about 0905 Mountain time, the airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain following a loss of control during takeoff. Visual conditions prevailed. The solo student pilot sustained fatal injuries. The student pilot’s flight instructor (CFI) later stated that, during the student pilot’s stop-and-go landing, the airplane’s flaps were not raised. After the ensuing takeoff, the airplane was observed to pitch up as much as 60 degrees.

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October 12, 2011, Cornelius, Ore., Cessna 172P Skyhawk

During the training flight, the CFI initiated a simulated engine power failure. The student pilot trimmed the airplane for 65 knots and maneuvered to a nearby grass runway. During the landing roll, the airplane hit a “hole or obstacle” and the airplane bounced. The CFI applied power and aborted the landing.

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September 17, 2011, Greenville, Maine, Cessna 172M Skyhawk

At about 0813 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain following a loss of control while maneuvering. The solo private pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. According to witnesses, the airplane was observed circling at low altitude. During the third and last circle, the airplane was observed to pitch nose-up, decelerate, then pitch nose-down steeply and descend towards the ground.

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