Sister is tormented over mystery of composer's death in Swiss Alps plane crash that also killed his saxophonist wife and their seven-month-old daughter
- Roz Goldstein, 55, revealed that her family are desperate for an explanation
- Brother Jonathan, 50, and wife Hannah, 36, died with seven-month-old Saskia
- They plunged 6,500 feet to their death over the Alps on a clear sunny day
A sister has revealed her constant torment over the death of her brother in a mysterious plane crash in the Swiss Alps.
Roz Goldstein's brother, his saxophonist wife and their seven-month-old daughter all died in the August crash.
The couple, Jonathan, 50, and Hannah, 36, were avid aviators and Ms Goldstein claims they were 'incredibly diligent' when it came to flight safety.
Roz Goldstein's brother, his saxophonist wife (pictured together) and their seven-month-old daughter all died in the August crash
The couple, Jonathan, 50, and Hannah, 36, were avid aviators and Ms Goldstein claims they were 'incredibly diligent' when it came to flight safety
Mr Goldstein, an award-winning composer, got his private pilot's licence eight years ago and would spend the majority of his weekends flying over the UK and Europe in a single-engine Piper PA-28 Cherokee Arrow.
He and his family had been on holiday before the plunged 6,500 feet in the crash over the Simplon Pass on their journey from Switzerland to Italy.
His sister, Ms Goldstein, 55, has spoken out for the first time since the crash and told the Times: 'I know he went to great lengths in terms of getting the plane serviced, getting parts replaced when required, getting all the qualifications he needed. I also remember that if the weather changed he would always say: ''It's too risky. I am not going to fly''.'
The family are desperate for an explanation of the crash but the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch says they should prepare for the possibility that there may not be an answer.
Mr Goldstein, an award-winning composer, got his private pilot's licence eight years ago and would spend the majority of his weekends flying over the UK and Europe in a single-engine Piper PA-28 Cherokee Arrow
He and his family had been on holiday before the plunged 6,500 feet in the crash over the Simplon Pass on their journey from Switzerland to Italy. Pictured is Hannah Goldstein
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The family had been on holiday before the plunged 6,500 feet in the crash over the Simplon Pass on their journey from Switzerland to Italy. Pictured is the scene of the crash
Ms Goldstein added: 'Sadly for the first time in his life, having become a father, he seemed to be complete.'
A memorial to celebrate the life of the composer, and founder of the Goldstein Music Group, is being held next Tuesday in Soho, London.
His family are also raising money to start a Jonathan Goldstein Memorial Fund that will aim to raise £100,000 for Birmingham University - where Goldstein received a first-class degree in music.
The family are desperate for an explanation of the crash but the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch says they should prepare for the possibility that there may not be an answer
A memorial to celebrate the life of the composer, and founder of the Goldstein Music Group, is being held next Tuesday in Soho, London
His family are also raising money to start a Jonathan Goldstein Memorial Fund that will aim to raise £100,000 for Birmingham University - where Goldstein received a first-class degree in music
Ms Goldstein said that her younger brother was 'incredibly well respected within his profession'.
He began his work in theatre, including stints at the Royal Shakespeare Company and work on Hollywood soundtracks.
He was nominated for an Ivor Novello Award in 2007 for the score to the film Primo.
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