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AT502
6th Jan 2005, 22:56
I have had reports this morning of an accident near Dirranbandi QLD of an AT802 involved in a fatal accident. The pilot was Graham Bruce from WA, he was working at Bourke for the cotton season. I don't know many more details at this stage.

A AT502 was also involved in an accident near Wee Waa this morning spraying cotton, the pilot walked away unharmed. Details are not clear on this accident either.

It is always a sad day for aviation to loose one of its own.

Super Trouper

From ABC Radio News

Last Update: Friday, January 7, 2005. 10:07am (AEDT)
Authorities find crashed pilot\'s body
A man\'s body has been found in the cockpit of a plane that crashed on a remote property near Dirranbandi in southern inland Queensland.

Police received reports a crop duster had crashed near the Queensland - New South Wales border about 9:00pm AEST last night.

Transport Safety Bureau officers will investigate at the scene later today.

Not_Another_Pot
7th Jan 2005, 04:33
Graham is/was my next door neighbour. Both Kylie and I feel for Ann and his 10 year old son Byron.

Thinking of you both.

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RIP Mate.

Mark

Paint The Sky Pink!
8th Jan 2005, 22:52
There is more discussion about this tragedy in D & G Questions, Attention Ag Pilots.

PTSP