Emergency services have responded to a fatal aircraft crash in the state's north west this morning.
About 7.15am today (Tuesday 15 April 2025), emergency services responded to reports of an aircraft crash at an airstrip on White Cliffs Aerodrome Road, White Cliffs – around 260km north-east of Broken Hill.
The male pilot of the aircraft died at the scene, with the body yet to be formally identified. Inquiries indicate the man was the sole occupant of the aircraft.
Officers attached to Barrier Police District, along with NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW State Emergency Service were deployed to the scene.
Police have secured a crime scene, and with the assistance from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Inquiries continue.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
