Pilot dead after Plane Crash at White Cliffs in far west NSW

Tragic news out of far west New South Wales this morning — a man has died after the small plane he was flying crashed at an airstrip near White Cliffs.

The crash happened around 7:15am at the White Cliffs Aerodrome, which is more than 250 kilometres north-east of Broken Hill. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but sadly, the pilot — who was believed to be the only person on board — died at the scene. He hasn't been formally identified yet.

Police have locked down the area and are now investigating the cause of the crash, with help from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. Crews from NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue, the Rural Fire Service, and the State Emergency Service were also on site.

This is yet another heartbreaking incident for the outback community. Less than three months ago, a nine-year-old boy was killed in a separate tragedy when a ute rolled on a property on Glendara Road.

As with all fatal incidents like this, a report will be prepared for the coroner.