Emergency services responded to a report of a plane crash near Napperfield Airfield in Wedderburn. Two aircraft collided mid-air, resulting in a fatal crash for one pilot.
One of the planes involved was destroyed, leading to the pilot's death at the scene. The second aircraft, despite the collision, managed a miraculous escape and landed safely with no injuries to its pilot.
Rescue teams arrived quickly to secure the crash site and provide assistance. Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances leading to the mid-air collision.
“The pilot of the second plane was incredibly fortunate to avoid serious harm given the severity of the incident.”
A tragic mid-air collision near Napperfield Airfield claimed one pilot’s life while the other narrowly escaped injury, highlighting the inherent dangers of aerial navigation.