AEROPLANE FATALITY
ACCIDENTAL DEATH. By Telegraph—Press Association. AUCKLAND, December 28. A verdict of accidental death was returned at the inquest on Cyril Herbert Olsen (23), who crashed when flying on December 22, close to the Mangere Aerodrome. Evidence was given that the mach ne had been tested and flown before Olsen flew it, and it was in perfect order. Also the controls were examined after the crash, ancl were found intact. Deceased’s logbook contained an entry saying, on April 23, 1930, that he felt groggy after doing spins and loops with another pilot. R. J. Copley, Aero Club’s ground engineer, expressed the view that Olsen had fallen forward to the extent of his safety belt, with the control stick in his hand. The forward pressure of the stick would maintain the steep angle of the dive noticed by observers. The Coroner said it seemed that Olsen lost control through an unknown reason. He found that the actual cause of death was shock following injuries.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 18762, 29 December 1930, Page 8
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