Originally Posted by
junior.VH-LFA
Depends on how much damage the aircraft has sustained and if it's controllable. I have no problems with the PIC's decision to go to Essendon as a known airfield he had planned for given the (as far as we know) very light damage that was able to be visually seen from the cockpit. MB not suitable, extra track miles to Avalon for minimal gain given the condition of the aircraft. It's been explained in depth in this thread from pilots with real world experience in this type of flying, with a lot more experience than I have.
I think you mean LESS miles to Avalon.
interesting channel 9 I think reported he was inverted when they came into contact or just before.
ADSB shows a manoeuvre of sorts at around the time of impact.