Pilot who died in plane crash had previous mishaps

PLAINVILLE, Conn. (AP) — A police report says a pilot who died in a plane crash in Plainville last summer had previous flying mishaps.

A Plainville police investigation report obtained by the Republican-American of Waterbury (http://bit.ly/QRsFVJ ) says James Seaver of Torrington struck a tree 16 years ago while landing a plane near Nantucket. The report also says Seaver landed a plane hard at Canaan airport five years ago, and once damaged a pontoon on a water plane.

The report says Seaver's ex-wife told police that he flew frequently but was "accident prone."

Seaver was facing a police investigation for alleged child sexual assault when his plane crashed while approaching Robertson Airport last July. He was 51.

The crash remains under investigation. Authorities say tests showed no illicit drugs or alcohol in Seaver's system.