Australia
Pilot and two passengers are all killed after small plane crashes into paddock before bursting into flames
- Detectives are investigating the cause of the fatal crash in regional Victoria
- The identities of the three occupants of the plane have not yet been released
Three people have been killed after a small plane crashed into a paddock before bursting into flames in Victoria’s East Gippsland.
Emergency services were called to Hayfield-Upper Maffra Rd in Tinamba West shortly before 6pm on Saturday.
Police were told the plane circled the area before crashing and catching fire.
No one survived after a small plane crashed and ended up in regional Victoria
The pilot and two passengers, who have yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
The three passengers were the only occupants on board.
Police are investigating the cause of the accident and will prepare a report for the coroner.
