Three males have died after two mild planes collided and crashed into bushland in Sydney’s south-west this morning.
The collision Jabiru and Cessna 182 prompted a significant emergency response within the neighborhood of Belimbla Park close to Oakdale earlier than noon.
Two males died on board one aircraft, whereas a pilot misplaced his life within the second plane.
The plane fell into the again of a rural property with particles strewn among the many bushes.
Locals ran to the scene to assist however have been unable to entry the positioning as fireplace had damaged out within the scrub.
The Rural Hearth Service labored to include the flames earlier than crews may attain the wreckages.
“We simply heard an enormous bang after which we noticed numerous massive black smoke coming from the again of our property,” resident Natasha Xuereb mentioned.
“It is actually horrifying to know that it is simply occurred proper on the again right here and we really feel helpless too.”
Police arrange two crime scenes and members of the general public have been urged to keep away from the realm.
An investigation into the reason for the crash can be undertaken by the Australian Transport Security Bureau.
“A group of transport security investigators from the ATSB’s Canberra workplace, with expertise in plane operations and upkeep, is getting ready to deploy to the accident websites of each plane to start evidence-collecting actions,” the investigator mentioned in an announcement.
“Over coming days, investigators will undertake web site mapping, study the wreckage of each plane, and recuperate any related parts for additional examination on the ATSB’s technical amenities in Canberra.”
