Lake Cargelligo: Male pilot dead following plane crash on property

A man, believed to be in his 20s, has tragically died following a light plane crash in the state’s west. Here’s the latest.

A crime scene has been established. Picture: Tom Parrish

A pilot has died following a light plane crash at a property in the state’s west.

Emergency services were called to a property on Wyalong Rd, Lake Cargelligo, just before 2pm on Thursday, following reports of a light plane crash.

NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and assisted the pilot - a man believed to be in his 20s - but he died at the scene.

The man is yet to be formally identified.

A crime scene has been established and will be examined by specialist forensic officers, while an investigation into the cause of the crash will be undertaken by the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.