An investigation into a light plane crash, that killed the pilot from Bega, has found human error as the cause.
David Stephens didn’t survive the impact in the Snowy Mountains on July 15 this year.
He was flying between Wangaratta and Moruya at the time.
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A report released by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says it was very likely the pilot encountered meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation and a “collision with terrain”.
Investigators found weather conditions also likely led to a light plane crash that killed pilot David Stephens.
“Based on the forecast cloud, completing the flight while maintaining visual flight rules was likely not feasible.”
