The family friends were flying over Mount Beauty in a powered glider to scatter the ashes of Callingham’s late father, who was also Wanless’ best friend.
The aircraft was just short of the runway when it suddenly nose-dived at 300 feet, killing both passenger and pilot.
“I was playing golf and I saw it over the trees… going in circles. a bit lower than usual,” witness Mitch McDermott told 9News.
To add to the tragedy, Callingham leaves behind a five-month old baby.
Her friends and family had arrived at Mount Beauty on Friday to farewell her father.
They had gathered for a memorial service yesterday afternoon and witnessed the crash unfold.
The crash left the community reeling. Plenty CFA, where Wanless volunteered, flew …