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Pilot killed in Seaview plane crash

Police have identified the pilot who was killed in a plane crash in rugged terrain in Gippsland.

A pilot has died after his crop-dusting plane crashed at Seaview in Gippsland on Wednesday morning.

Police believe the plane crashed in rugged terrain near Grand Ridge Road about 7.15am.

The scene of the crash at Seaview in Gippsland. Picture: Alice Barker
The scene of the crash at Seaview in Gippsland. Picture: Alice Barker
Grand Ridge Road in Seaview. Picture: Google
Grand Ridge Road in Seaview. Picture: Google

The pilot and sole occupant, a 60-year-old Leongatha man, died at the scene.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

More to come.

Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/bass-coast/pilot-killed-in-seaview-plane-crash/news-story/eb9496858648227bc2254362c3a07e44