A pilot who tragically died in an ultralight aircraft crash near Darwin has been remembered by his son as a man who cherished fun, family, and adventure. Mark Christie, an experienced pilot, owned a recreational aircraft known as a Drifter and enjoyed flying it as a hobby. His son, Joe Christie, shared a heartfelt statement about his father, highlighting his many roles throughout his life – officer, consultant, business owner, public servant, educator, photographer, traveller, pilot, and friend. Friends and colleagues have also shared their condolences and memories of Mr. Christie, remembering him as a passionate individual who brought joy to those around him.
A pilot who tragically lost his life in an ultralight aircraft crash near Darwin on Sunday has been remembered by his son as a man who cherished fun, family, and adventure. Mark Christie owned a recreational aircraft known as a Drifter, a two-seater open cockpit aircraft that he enjoyed flying as a hobby. Joe Christie, his son, shared a heartfelt statement about his father, highlighting various aspects of his personality.
'Mark Christie was many different things to many different people throughout his life: an officer, a consultant, a business owner, a public servant, an educator, a photographer, a traveller, a pilot and a friend,' he said. Joe recalled how his father instilled in him 'the spark of adventure' and 'a thirst for knowledge.' He emphasized his father's enduring legacy, stating, 'For all that knew him, he lives on in us, in the fun we have, in our aspirations to do better, in our ability to inspire others and in the respect we show each other.'Former member for Goyder Kezia Purick, who had known Mr. Christie for years, described him as an experienced pilot and 'a great bloke.' She spoke of his passion for ultralight flying, saying it was 'one of his great loves,' following his family. 'He's up there flying somewhere now, looking down on us all,' she said with a touch of warmth. Ms. Purick also fondly remembered his enthusiasm and how he captivated the children with his 'geeky things he used to get involved with.'NT Education Department acting chief executive Tony Considine remembered Mr. Christie as 'a valued colleague and friend.' He highlighted Mr. Christie's dedication as 'a passionate digital innovator who was always keen to assist school staff to support learning.' As police continued their investigation into the crash, Fogg Dam remained closed to the public on Tuesday. Joe Christie concluded his statement with a poignant reflection on his father's life, stating, 'The true richness of a person is not the treasures they possess, but the mark they leave on the world, and I can say with confidence through the outpour of love shown by family and friends that the world was a better place because Mark Christie was in it.
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