Hi Tinhorse,
sorry you had to witness the event. In my time in OZ aviation ( 37 yrs ), Ive seen a few, and as you well know its not a pleasant thing.
We can all guess, from your words, what probably happened.
Im sure you have already spoken to the Investigators,and thankfully, you can give them a very accurate account of the accident.
But please, please, please, dont say anything to those mindless bottom feeders that are journo's.
And Im sure you wont .
They surf this forum looking for bits n pieces to distort.
The well known family from Moree, who were involved, have enough to worry about, than have to read or listen to some spin doctor dribble that gets aired..
cheers mate, and thank you for your post.