Pilot dies in light plane crash near Ivanhoe far western NSW

[FlyingVizsla]

A pilot has died in hospital after being seriously injured in an ultra-light plane crash near Ivanhoe in far western New South Wales.

 

 

 

Emergency workers were called to a property on Balranald road, 50 kilometres south of the town, shortly after 7:30am. It is believed the 35-year-old was mustering cattle when he crashed.

 

 

 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-16/man-seriously-injured-in-light-plane-crash-near-ivanhoe/5457450?section=nsw

 

Police from Barrier Local Area Command are continuing investigations into the crash and are being assisted by Recreational Aviation Australia, NSW Police Air Wing.

 

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/media_release_archive?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZWJpenByZC5wb2xpY2UubnN3Lmdvdi5hdSUyRm1lZGlhJTJGMzc3MzUuaHRtbCZhbGw9MQ%3D%3D

 

 

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Sad news - condolences to his family and friends

 

 

[Guest Maj Millard]

Appears to have been involved in mustering operations.........condolences to all....Maj....

 

 

[Russ]

Young chap, with family, craft was a eurofox I'm told. Mishap on landing I'm hearing.

 

Sad day indeed, I hope his grieving family have good support.