Light plane crash: Pilot dies after plane crashes moments after take-off from Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome
The pilot of a light plane has died after crashing in a paddock outside Melbourne.
Victoria Police say the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has confirmed investigating after the Cessna 150 came down in a paddock next to the Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome shortly after take-off at 11.20am on Tuesday.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“The ATSB is deploying to the accident site a team of transport safety investigators from its Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney offices, specialising in aircraft maintenance and operations, “ a statement from ATSB read.
“Investigators will conduct a range of evidence-gathering activities on site, including wreckage examination, site mapping with a drone, and recovery of any relevant aircraft components for further examination at the ATSB’s technical facilities in Canberra.
“Investigators will also seek to interview any witnesses and involved parties, and collect relevant recorded information including any flight tracking data, as well as pilot and aircraft maintenance records, and weather information.”
Moorabool Shire Council owns the aerodrome. Its council chief executive Derek Madden told 7NEWS he was aware of the “awful” crash but could not comment further.
“While investigations are continuing we can’t make any further comment, but our thoughts are with all involved,” he said.
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
