A man has died after a light aircraft crashed in the state's Far West yesterday.
About 12.10pm (Monday 26 June 2023), emergency services were called to a property in Tilpa, 191km south west of Bourke, following reports a light aircraft had struck power lines and caught alight.
A 52-year-old man piloting the aircraft died at the scene.
Officers attached to Central North Police District have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
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