Light Plane Crashed In Queensland, Killing Pilot

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Sydney: A light plane crashed into a field in Palgrave near Warwick (rural town) in the Australian state of Queensland on Thursday, with the pilot onboard confirmed dead.

Acting Inspector Paula Smithard told that at around 12:15 p.m. local time, a transmission was received that a light plane was experiencing trouble.

The pilot, who is believed to be the sole occupant of the plane at that time, did not survive the crash.

The police noted that investigators will work with officials from Recreational Aviation Australia to determine the cause of the crash.

Australian Transport Safety Bureau Spokesperson revealed that the bureau had received notification of the crash but was not investigating it as the plane involved was a “kit-built aircraft”.