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Yet another fatal midair collision?? -

Via SkyNews Oz:

Three men confirmed dead after mid-air collision between two light planes in Sydney's south-west
Police have confirmed three men have died after a mid-air crash between two planes in Sydney's south-west.

Adriana Mageros and Bryant Hevesi
October 26, 2024 - 4:04PM

Three men have been confirmed dead after a mid-air crash between two light aircraft in Sydney’s south-west.

The horror crash occurred in the vicinity of Belimbla Park, near Oakdale, about 11.50am on Saturday.

Just before 3.30pm, police confirmed three men had been found deceased following the incident which involved a Jabiru aircraft and a Cessna 182.

Two crime scenes have been established in the area, which is located in the Macarthur region of New South Wales.


Emergency services have raced to the scene of a fatal mid-air crash between two aircraft in Sydney’s south-west. Picture: 7NEWS

Aerial footage captured by 7NEWS showed smoke rising from thick mountainous terrain in the Belimbla Park area.

Multiple emergency crews, including police, ambulance and firefighters, could be seen on the ground on Saturday afternoon.

Members of the public have been urged to avoid the area as investigations continue.

The Oaks Rural Fire Brigade confirmed numerous crews have been deployed to the scene of the aircraft collision.


Smoke seen billowing from thick terrain after the crash. Picture: 7NEWS

"Multiple crews are currently converging to Wanawong Rd Belimbla Park for a reported aircraft incident," it wrote on Facebook.

"Please stay clear of the area and use caution around emergency vehicles."

The cause of the crash is set to be probed by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).

"A team of transport safety investigators from the ATSB's Canberra office, with experience in aircraft operations and maintenance, is preparing to deploy to the accident sites of both aircraft to begin evidence-collecting activities," an ATSB statement said.

"Over coming days, investigators will undertake site mapping, examine the wreckage of both aircraft, and recover any relevant components for further examination at the ATSB’s technical facilities in Canberra.

"Investigators will also seek to interview any witnesses and involved parties, and collect relevant recorded information including any air traffic control and flight tracking data, as well as pilot and aircraft maintenance records, and weather information."

Plus the ATSB media link: https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/2024/mid-a...est-sydney

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