Three people died when a light plane crashed shortly after take-off from Shellharbour Airport, located south of Sydney. The incident occurred on Saturday morning, with emergency services responding to the scene shortly after the crash, which was reported around 10 a.m.
The aircraft went down soon after departing the airport, resulting in a fire upon impact. Fire and rescue teams quickly extinguished the flames. Authorities confirmed that all three individuals on board were killed in the crash. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries to anyone on the ground.
In response to the incident, a crime scene has been established, and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been notified to conduct an investigation. Senior police officials are expected to address the media later in the day to provide further details about the crash and ongoing investigations.
This tragic event has raised concerns about aviation safety in the region, prompting calls for thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The community is mourning the loss of life as authorities work to uncover the details of this unfortunate incident.