Man, 54, killed after skydiving plane crashed off NSW coast identified as Paul Smith
The 54 -year -old man was described as a beloved member of the Skydiving community and the chief instructor Paul Smith.
Former Skydiving company owner has been doing Skydiving for nearly 40 years and the command pilot has entered more than 10,000 hours.
At the end of last year, the highest prize of the Australian Parachute Federation – Sports Parachute Master – 16 years old for his contributions to sports since he started in 1987.
Designed for Skydiving, the aircraft collapsed on Saturday after 14.00 to the west of George Bass Dr in Moruya, about 2 km north of Moruya airport.
Pilot Mr. Smith was declared dead at the scene.
He was the only person on the plane during the accident.
“A crime was founded and will be examined by expert officers,” the police said in a statement.
A report will be prepared for Coroner.
The Australian Transportation Safety Office launched a security investigation against the accident.
“ATSB, Airline operations, maintenance and engineering specializing Canberra and Brisbane offices, a team of transportation security researchers are placing the team in the accident area.” He said.
“Inspectors will carry out a series of evidence to collect a series of evidence such as a drone, debris examination and the recovery of any aircraft component for more examination of ATSB’s technical facilities in Canberra.”
ATSB, everyone with video images of the aircraft “at any stage of the flight or after the win immediately” witness form On websites.
Anyone who is informed is asked to contact the crime stoppers in 1800 333 000.
