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Pilot dead after two planes crash mid-air in Sydney
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the mid-air collision involving two Van's RV-7 planes during a formation flight near Wedderburn Airport.
- Two light planes collided mid-air in Sydney's south-west on November 30, 2025, with one aircraft plunging into nearby bushland.
- Emergency services were called to Napperfield Airfield in Wedderburn around 11:50am, with reports of a crash arriving about 12.15pm on Sunday.
- The body of one pilot, believed to be the sole occupant, was recovered soon after, while the other pilot landed safely at Napperfield Airfield uninjured.
- NSW Police have secured two scenes as the Australian Transport Safety Bureau will investigate the cause of the crash.
- Members of the public are being urged to avoid the area, NSW Police said, as media coverage and Breaking News Alert signal ongoing updates while ATSB investigates.
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