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Pilot killed in light plane crash at outback airstrip

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Source : Perth Now news

A man is dead after a light plane crash at an outback airstrip.

Emergency services were called to an airstrip at Wanaaring, about 190km northwest of the NSW town of Bourke, about 1:30pm on Thursday.

The plane’s pilot – a man believed to be aged in his 60s – was declared dead at the crash site, police said.

A crime scene has been established and will be examined by specialist officers.

Paramedics, as well as personnel from Fire and Rescue NSW and Rural Fire Service NSW also attended the scene.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said it had been notified of the incident.