Plane Crash in NSW: Pilot Rescued, Investigation Underway

0:00A light plane just went down in a paddock near Burima in New South Wales, southern Highlands. It's a single engine fixed-wing aircraft, painted yellow with red markings, and it ended up seriously damaged in the field. Emergency crews rushed in fast, five fire and rescue teams, rural fire service, SES, police and paramedics all on site. They worked hard to free the 55-year-old pilot who was trapped inside the wreckage. The pilot's conscious and breathing, dealing with cuts and bruises. But paramedics are treating him right there at the scene. No other injuries reported so far. Firefighters spotted a minor fuel leak and isolated it quick. Now they're standing by with hoses just in case flames kick up. Aviation experts and police have been looped in for the full probe. He's set for an airlift to Liverpool Hospital soon, while investigators pieced together what led to this crash they tuned as more details drop. Full news, powered by AI. This is Sydney News Today.