Having followed this thread since last Tuesday, I can only find in appalling that most of the people posting are sitting back in their comfortable armchairs pontificating.
Andrew was a fine pilot who did not take chances.
His final moments I sure were ones of attempting to save the situation and his passenger, Kathy Shepherd - both of who I knew.
Having been in Andrew's situation - over a built up area with nil engine/s and limited choices.
In my case Frankston Golf Course was available and by purely miracle and the past training by Bill Whitworth & Bill lord 40 years ago I survived.
So to all you "Expert Commentators" I suggest you wait until at least a preliminary ASTB report is issued and let Andrew memory be a testament to him.
Andrews funeral is on Thursday in his home town in the La trobe valley
R.I.P.