Originally Posted by
Maoraigh1
The farmer's statement about hearing a bang, and looking up to see the aircraft in what looks like a spin, makes me wonder if there was a major engine failure, or propeller breaking, and vibration caused airframe damage.
RIP to both pilots, and condolences to their families and friends. I am wondering if the aircraft was fitted with a ballistic parachute. There has been at least one accident where it was attributed to such exploding unexpectedly and with devastating consequence. The AAIU will explore all possibilities and this is one they will investigate.