Pilot Killed After Two Planes Collide Mid-Air in Sydney as One Aircraft Plummets Into Bushland

Mid-Air Collision Over Sydney

A routine Sunday flight in southwest Sydney ended in tragedy when two light aircraft collided mid-air, killing one pilot. The collision happened near Appin, a semi-rural area approximately 70 kilometers southwest of the city center. One of the planes crashed into surrounding bushland, bursting into flames upon impact.

Emergency Response

Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of a mid-air collision around 11:30 a.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze while police and aviation investigators secured the crash site. One aircraft managed to make a controlled landing at a nearby airfield, and its occupants were not injured.

Investigation Underway

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the collision.

“Investigators will examine flight paths, air traffic communications, and wreckage debris to understand how the two planes came into contact,” an ATSB spokesperson confirmed.

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased pilot as they notify their family.

Local Reactions

Residents reported hearing a “loud bang” followed by smoke rising from the bushland. Witnesses described the event as “deeply shocking,” emphasizing the frequency of training and recreational flights in the area.

Author’s Summary: A mid-air collision between two small planes near Sydney claimed one pilot's life, prompting an ATSB investigation into flight safety and operational causes.

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