Sanctimonious twaddle indeed. From the ATSB website:

” The ATSB is investigating a possible birdstrike involving de Havilland DH-82, VH-ARU, near Shute Harbour (ALA), Queensland, on 2 July 2016.

While conducting an aerobatic manoeuvre, the pilot heard a noise and saw an object fly past. The pilot attempted to return to Shute Harbour airport, but due to damage to the aircraft, was forced to conduct a landing on a rocky beach. The pilot and passenger were uninjured and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

As part of the investigation, the ATSB will interview the pilot and passenger and gather additional information.

A report will be released within several months.”