ftizxnD AN AIR FATALITY. PERTH, Deeemlier (3. One of the machine# of the first aero-mail service crashed 100 inilqf* north of Gernldtnn. Pilot-Limit.. Ftittcett, and mechanic. AY. Broad were killed almost instantly. 'I lie plane developed engine trouble and was compelled to make, a forced landing. Enueett circled overhead for a while, hut the machine nose-dived to the earth from 85 feet.
Major Brearley, who is in charge of the third machine, is returning south to reorganise the service to carry out the mail contract.
The actual cause of the disator is unknown. According to an aviator’s statement the landing places were not properly prepared. The fact of having to land at a temporary landing place, contributed to the accident. The machines were keeping together in view of possible landing difficulties, when one developed engine trouble. The iitliers descended to assist Fawcett’s machine, and were searching for a suitable place when the acident happened. Mr Du rack, a member of Parliament who was a passenger, held an inquest on the spot; the, intense heat necessita ting a quick burial.
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Hokitika Guardian, 7 December 1921, Page 1
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179Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 Hokitika Guardian, 7 December 1921, Page 1
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