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MILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report of the deadly plane crash that occurred in Milton in October. One person died and another was seriously injured in the incident.

According to the report, the plane's pilot -- identified as 58-year-old Fredrick Baber of Port Charlotte, Florida -- had recently purchased the plane. Due to his "lack of experience" with the aircraft's make and model, he was reportedly required by his insurance company to fly with 39-year-old flight instructor Alexander Hoff of Hollis, New Hampshire.

The NTSB report stated that Baber had test flown the plane about one month before the crash. During the test flight, the plane's engine had al

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