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PLAU£ Y. TURIWHATE, November 21. The bodies were removed from the plane and were laid out, probably to be brought down to-mor-row. They were found at a height of 4800 ft. The conditions to-day were so bad that -the bodies could not be carried down, as the tjack was 'a moving sea of slush. The shining silver wings of the plane were first seen by Mr \V. Neame, leader of the party, who cried out “Here she is.” and the party, including Mr H. Nancekivell, the well-known Hokitika aviator, immediately rushed to the spot. The plane, which was on an even keel, was substantially damaged. The engines had been rammed back with the force of the impact. The passenger. Mr J. D. Lynch, sustained the full force of the impact. He was mutilated almost beyond recognition. The pilot was found sitting up in the cockpit. His only noticeable injury was on the fore-
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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 925, 21 November 1933, Page 14
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