A man has died following a plane crash in the state's remote north-west.
About 1:30pm today (Thursday 29 October 2026) police were called to an airstrip at Wanaaring, about 190km northwest of Bourke, following reports of a plane crash.
Officers attached to Central North Police, along with Fire and Rescue NSW, Rural Fire Service NSW, State Emergency Service and NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and located a light aircraft that had crashed.
The pilot – a man believed to be aged in his 60s – was located deceased at the scene.
A crime scene has been established and will be examined by specialist officers.
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) are investigating.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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