Two killed in light plane crash in waters off NSW national park near Nambucca Heads on Coffs Coast
Two people have died when a light plane crashed into waters off a national park in New South Wales.
Emergency services were called to the coast at the Gaagal Wanggaan National Park near Nambucca Heads on the Coffs Coast at 4pm on Saturday.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Two dead in NSW plane crash
Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.
Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Police located a plane wreckage a short time later in the water about 1.5kms southeast of Nambucca Heads.
The pilot and passenger of the aircraft, who have not yet been formally identified, died at the scene.
Police are now working with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau to investigate the incident.
“Police will prepare a report for the information of the coroner,” NSW Police said.
“No further information is available at this stage.”
Originally published on 7NEWS
