Saturday, January 28, 2012

South Australia: Pilot killed in plane crash at Murray Bridge airstrip at Pallamana

A pilot has died in an aircraft crash at Pallamana near Murray Bridge in South Australia.

The pilot of a single engine aircraft was killed when it crashed into a paddock at Pallamana, near Murray Bridge. Pic: Bryan Littlely


The accident happened near the Pallamana airstrip on the Palmer Rd, 9.3km northwest of Murray Bridge, just after 11am.

The pilot of the plane was killed when it crashed into a farm paddock. He was the only occupant.

The Murray Bridge Light Aircraft Flying School, which operates from the airstrip, declined to comment on the crash when contacted by AdelaideNow.

The crash will be investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and police are preparing a report for the coroner.

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