Tomahawk crash: Report finds aircraft was exposed to tailwind before bouncing on landing

Adam Holmes
Updated February 15 2019 - 4:26pm, first published 4:20pm

Exposing a light plane to a tailwind at a private airfield at Tomahawk resulted in its approach being "too high and fast" causing a crash that claimed the life of experienced aviator Sandra Southwell, a report has found.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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