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Old 13th Jan 2004, 08:21
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Am glad someone else posted the photo, didnt feel right doing so as I knew Chris.

Spoke to another friend of mine who was one of the first on the scene and will pass on the info he gave me. Now this is a personal opinion and not gospel.

From his view it looks like Chris "could have" done a cyclic climb and then when he did a little push forward at the top it has caused a mast bump as there were tell tale signs on the blade that are consistent with that happening.

Whatever happened it was catastrophic and as per the other persons post on the other site yes the field had been ploughed but they did come down inverted from quite a height. At least it would have been quick for them, although it would have been a long ride down.

Chris will always be remembered as a great guy, loving family man and a perfectionist and I find it hard that he could have made a mistake like this, IF that was the case. Didnt know Kim but heard he was also a dedicated family man.

May they rest in peace and all condolences to their families.

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