AEROPLANE SMASH
EVIDENCE BY THE EXPERTS
LONDON. April 21. Expert, witnesses at the inquiry into the Vi it ers Virginia aeroplane smash express eil the opinion that the striking of the stationary machine was due to an or:or <jf judgment in taking off as there was plenty of room. Squadron-Leader Lees, in evidence, said th rt two struts were carried away after the impact, the pilot then rising, but throttled down. He did not think he would have dqne likewise in similar circumstances unless the machine was out of control. A ver< ict of accidental death was returned —A. and N.Z. cable.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 123, 22 April 1927, Page 2
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