Max made the news in a big way when the event occurred, too.
Seems like he couldn't find the Auster straight after he left the wreckage, either??
The wreckage being positioned on a precipitious slope isn't going to assist in locating the spot again.
Vegetation, particularly trees, and particularly in that moisture-laden environment, grows an enormous amount over a period of more 60 years.
Missing aviator safe after crash into hillside
Mothers tears of joy as pilot son comes back
Grazier spots his crashed plane - hopes of salvage
Auster salvagers may have found long-lost plane