Search efforts continue in northern Tasmania, Bass Strait and regional Victoria to locate a light aircraft which has been reported missing.
The plane, with two people on board, failed to arrive as expected to Hillston Airport in NSW after taking off from George Town airport early Saturday afternoon.
Tasmania Police Inspector Nick Clark provided an update to media on Sunday afternoon. Audio and pics attached.
The Australia Maritime Safety Authority and Tasmania Police urge anyone near George Town or transiting the waters in northern Tasmania and Bass Strait, or southern Victoria near Leongatha, to keep a lookout for any signs of the aircraft or its occupants, and if safe to do so, render assistance.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the AMSA Response Centre on 02 6279 5700 or Tasmania Police on 131 444.
CAPTION: Several boats are being used to patrol Bass Strait, off northern Tasmania, as the search continues for a missing light plane carrying two people. (Picture: Tasmania Police)
