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Old 05-02-2012 | 05:42 PM
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Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. RIP

Pilot killed in crop duster crash - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Looks like a Piper PA-25 to me.
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Old 05-02-2012 | 06:45 PM
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Looks like a Pawnee to me too. Poor guy. Rest in peace and prayers for his family.
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Old 05-02-2012 | 08:34 PM
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Most unfortunate. My condolences.
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Old 05-03-2012 | 12:33 AM
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Fair winds and following seas.

My condolences to his family.
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Old 05-03-2012 | 03:29 AM
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It is a Gippsland GA-200 manufactured in Australia near Melbourne powered by a Lycoming IO-540 with 250 hp. Has side-by-side seating vs single seat, like a Pawnee, and is sometimes used in training. It was designed using the PA-25 Piper Pawnee with Aussie modifications. Often called the "Fat Man". My prayers to the family and friends, as well.
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