Overview
- Emergency crews responded about 12:30pm after a light aircraft struck the tarmac and ignited at Parafield Airport in Adelaide.
- South Australian Police said the plane landed heavily, causing a fire that spread to nearby grass before being extinguished.
- The pilot, the only person on board, escaped without injury and no other aircraft were involved.
- Parafield Airport said it was assisting SA Police and MFS as firefighters brought the blaze under control.
- The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been notified and is gathering information for an investigation.