Man badly injured in light plane crash - Luskintyre
Published: 17 Oct 2022 02:58pm
A man has been seriously injured in a light plane crash at Luskintyre, in the state's Hunter Valley.
The aircraft is believed to have exploded in flames as it crashed into a field on approach to an airstrip, 50-metres from Luskintyre Road, north-west of Maitland, around 2pm.
FRNSW fire crews from Rutherford and Branxton-Greta Fire Stations were quickly on the scene, along with the Rural Fire Service, NSW Police and NSW Ambulance, and have covered the area with fire retardant foam.
A man, aged in his late 40's, was found lying on the ground near the wreckage.
He is being treated for serious burns to his arms and legs.
Updated: 03 Nov 2022 08:41am
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