A light plane is believed to have crashed after going missing over NSW .

A distress beacon — an emergency signal that alerts authorities when a plane is in trouble — was sent out from the aircraft over Budawang National Park about 4.30pm on Thursday.

Wreckage has since been spotted near Ulladulla on the south coast of NSW.

“AMSA has tasked its Essendon-based Challenger Jet and NSW Toll Ambulance RSCU209 helicopter from Canberra to assist,” an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) spokesperson said.

NSW Police earlier said they believe the plane has crashed.

It’s believed the male pilot, in his 60s, was the only person on board.

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