Aerobatic pilot killed after small planes collide mid-air in Sydney
“We are working to fully support the relevant authorities as they take the lead in coordinating the emergency response,” the statement read. “We are also supporting the team members and their families.”
Fellow aviation group, the Temora Flyers, posted a tribute to Seve and offered their condolences to the Freedom Formation team.
“Today’s loss is deeply felt across the aviation community and by all who have witnessed their commitment firsthand,” the tribute read.
“The pilot who passed was a highly respected member of the formation team and a strong supporter of youth in aviation. Their contribution to inspiring young people and promoting safe, professional flying will not be forgotten,” they wrote.
According to a statement from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), the planes were part of a four-aircraft formation when the crash occurred.
The ATSB has launched an investigation and will send four transport safety investigators from its Perth, Canberra and Brisbane offices, all with experience in aircraft operations, maintenance and engineering.
The investigators will be conducting interviews with witnesses, as well as collecting any relevant recorded information, including any air traffic control and flight tracking data.
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