Search efforts for a missing light plane, with two people and a dog on board, resumed today (August 4) from 8am.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority's Essendon-based Challenger aircraft, a Tasmania Police helicopter and two other fixed wing aircraft will be focusing on searching an area in Bass Strait and northern Tasmania. Five boats are also involved in the searching off Tasmania's coastline.
The plane, a two-seat single engine aircraft, took off from George Town airport on Saturday about 12.45pm but did not arrive at its destination in central western NSW.
On board was the male pilot, aged in his 70s, his wife aged in her 60s, both from northern Tasmania, and the couple's dog.
Family members raised the alarm on Saturday evening, with search efforts starting on Saturday night.
The pilot and his passenger made no contact with authorities or family after the plane left George Town.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the AMSA Response Centre on 02 6279 5700.
AMSA and Tasmania Police urges anyone in George Town or transiting the waters in northern Tasmania and Bass Strait to please keep a sharp lookout for any signs of a light aircraft or its occupants, and if safe to do so, render assistance.
