'Respected' 76yo pilot killed in plane crash built replica Spitfire himself
By Courtney Withers, Nadia Mitsopoulos, and Alicia Hanson

The friend of 76-year-old Malcolm Vivian, who died flying a light plane he built himself near Northam, describes his mate as a "very well-liked pilot" and "respected aircraft builder".

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-25/wa-pilot-malcolm-vivian-killed-in-plane-crash-near-northam/106838796

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Tribute to 'respected' WA pilot after fatal flight in plane he built himself

A friend of 76-year-old pilot Malcolm Vivian remembers him as a "beautiful man" and "special aircraft builder" after his death in a light plane crash near Northam, and says he does not think pilot error was to blame.

Breaking: Pilot dies in plane crash near Northam, north-east of Perth
By Courtney Withers

Police say a light plane crashed in Malabaine on Wednesday morning, with the pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft found dead at the scene.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-24/pilot-dies-in-light-plane-crash-near-northam-east-of-perth/106836910

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Man, 76, dies in plane crash near Northam, north-east of Perth

Police say a light plane crashed in Malabaine on Wednesday morning, with the pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft found dead at the scene.