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A man and his three grandchildren who perished when their plane crashed and caught alight near Canberra have been identified, as investigations into the tragedy continue. Queensland pilot Peter Nally and three of his grandchildren — Raphael, 11, Evita, 9, and Philomena, 6 — were killed when their Cirrus SR22 light plane went down in a paddock at Gundaroo, near Lake George, on Friday.
’s Colin McNamara said. Investigators are expected to map the site, examine the wreckage and recover aircraft components for further examination at technical facilities in Canberra. crews will also monitor for spilled chemicals, burnt carbon fibre and possible explosive materials. Engineers will study the plane’s maintenance log as well as the flight history of the pilot in coming days, McNamara said. Flight information shows the single-engine aircraft arrived in Canberra on Wednesday after travelling via Armidale from Redcliffe, north of Brisbane.
in about six to eight weeks. Any witnesses to the crash or anyone who may have video of the plane is asked to contact the via atsb.gov.au/witness. - With AAP
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