Two die in light plane crash near Scone airport in NSW
Two men died when a kit-built recreational aircraft crashed in a paddock near Scone Memorial Airport.
A light plane went down in a paddock on Bunnan Road. The site was near Scone Memorial Airport, about 150 kilometres north-west of Newcastle.
The crash happened at about 1:55pm. The two people were killed at the scene.
Police are working to identify the men. A crime scene has been set up and expert officers will examine the site.
The aircraft was a kit-built recreational plane. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating and will prepare a report for the coroner.
- 150 kilometres north-west of Newcastle
- Location
- About 1:55pm
- Time of crash
- Kit-built recreational plane
- Aircraft type
- Two men
- Deaths
Why it mattersFatal aircraft accidents cause investigations into aviation safety and can affect public confidence in light plane operations.
AustraliaThe investigation will examine safety standards for kit-built recreational aircraft used in Australia.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au·thenightly.com.au
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