The tragic accident occurred near the Cobb Highway in the Western Riverina. Photo: Ozroads.
A man has died following a plane crash in the Riverina.
At about 11 am on Wednesday (5 November), emergency services were called to a paddock on Nullagong Road, near the Cobb Highway, about 30 km north of Hay to reports of an ultra-light plane crash.
NSW Ambulance responded and commenced CPR on a 39-year-old male with serious injuries. He was the sole occupant of the plane.
He was taken to Hay Hospital in a critical condition, before being flown to Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District responded and established a crime scene.
Police have since been informed the pilot died later that same day.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
