Emergency services are currently on scene at a fatal aircraft crash in the state's Lake Illawarra area.
About 10am today (Saturday 11 October 2025), emergency services responded to reports of an aircraft crash at Shellharbour Airport.
Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District have been informed that a light aircraft crashed at the scene shortly after take-off.
Upon impacting with the ground, the aircraft caught on fire which was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW.
Three people are confirmed deceased.
There are no reports of any other people being injured.
A crime scene has been established and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), have been notified.
Further information will be supplied once it becomes available.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
