Police are appealing to the public for any witnesses to last week's ultralight plane crash at Long Jetty to come forward.
About 7.45am on Wednesday, March 6, emergency services were called to Tuggerah Lake, off Tuggerah Parade, after an ultralight plane crashed into the water about 200m offshore.
The aircraft sunk and a search of the area was conducted by local police, Polair, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Marine Area Command and Marine Recue to locate the occupants of the plane.
Police divers located the 64-year-old male pilot and a 57-year-old woman deceased inside the aircraft.
Their bodies were recovered and a report is being prepared for the coroner.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have mobile phone vision, or who witnessed the incident, to contact them at Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command.
Police also believe a GoPro camera was being used on the aircraft and has not been recovered. Officers believe there is a chance the camera may wash up on shore and they would be keen to recover it.
A salvage operation was conducted to remove the plane from the water.
The aircraft will be examined by police and aviation investigators to determine the cause of the crash. Investigations into the matter are continuing.
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