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ATSB releases preliminary report in investigation into fatal NT Christmas Eve plane crash

The ATSB says there are signs substantial upward bending forces were applied to the wing prior to it breaking off the aircraft. (Supplied: Australian Transport Safety Bureau)

A light plane crash that claimed the life of a young pilot and his single passenger on Christmas Eve last year happened amid severe thunderstorms and lightning strikes, early investigations have revealed.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released its preliminary report on the fatal crash on Monday, detailing the Cessna 210 crash.

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