Overview
- The light aircraft came down on Bunnan Road beside Scone Racecourse just before 2pm on Friday, and police have confirmed two male occupants died at the scene.
- Emergency services including NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance attended the crash site and fire crews remained to manage hazards.
- Authorities reported fuel leaking from the wreckage and have secured the area as a crime scene for specialist forensic examination.
- The Australian Transport Safety Bureau and Recreational Aviation Australia have been notified and police say a report will be prepared for the coroner while victims’ identities remain unconfirmed.
- The wreckage sits close to Scone Aerodrome and on a public road, creating short‑term traffic and safety impacts and focusing investigators on why the light aircraft came down.