Hidden truth of joyflight crash pilot

AN ADVENTURE pilot who died with his passenger in a jet fighter crash in October had a history of complaints and investigations into his flying and aircraft maintenance - but after the crash the air safety authority denied all knowledge of his record.

Documents obtained from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority under freedom-of-information laws reveal it conducted at least two investigations and received at least five complaints about the pilot, Nick Costin, but let him continue his air adventure business. Read more.