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Old 5th Feb 2007, 07:20
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Monday February 5, 06:50 PM
Pilot critical after light plane crash
The pilot of a light plane that crashed in Sydney's west is in a critical condition after emergency crews managed to free him from the aircraft.

The man and his male passenger, both believed to be in their 40s, were injured when the plane came down in a field adjacent to the M7 motorway at Horsley Park at about 4.50pm (AEDT) on Monday.

The pilot was trapped in the cockpit of the crashed plane for almost an hour before rescuers were able to free him.

He is in a critical condition with head and limb injuries and has suspected spinal and neck injuries.

The man was being airlifted by the Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter to Westmead Hospital.

His passenger has already been taken to Liverpool Hospital with head injuries and was in a serious condition.

And

Pilot killed after crashing plane into ocean
By 7News
One person is dead after a plane crashed into the ocean off northern New South Wales.
Beach-goers saw the twin-engine aircraft ditch into the sea just 100m from Casuarina Beach near Kingscliff late yesterday.

It is believed the pilot was trying to make an emergency landing after experiencing engine problems.

There were no other people on-board the plane.

and again

Friday February 2, 06:03 PM
The Westpac rescue helicopter has reportedly crashed in northern New South Wales.
All five crew were unhurt, according to a Sky News report.

The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service operates nine rescue aircraft in NSW, including two based at Lismore and one at Tamworth.

The organisation was founded in 1973 by Surf Life Saving Australia and has continued to provide a sponsored, non-profit rescue service.

Since it began, the service has saved an estimated 34,000 lives around Australia.
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