On lookers said he was flying low over the Mornington foreshore at the time the Continental O200 engine quit. Not ideal terrain or altitude, for this yesteryear formula "race plane". The pilot's landing options to say the least were compromised.
The plane VH-JBR a "Midget Mustang" is registered to and owned by Rob Black. The aircraft was maintained by Tyabb airport club president and Aviation Centre owner Allan Swartz. The deceased pilot was a Tyabb airport committee man and also Tyabb airport's safety officer.
Last edited by Digger56; 11th Jan 2009 at 13:40.