Hard to access terrain is hampering the search for a light plane that’s crashed southwest of Ulladulla on the South Coast.
Police were alerted to the incident around 4:30 on Thursday afternoon, after an Emergency Location Beacon (EPERB) was activated.
An aerial search subsequently located the wreckage, but bad weather meant ground crews were unable to immediately set out for the crash site.
NSW Police spokesperson Liz Dalwood said rescue teams are now attempting to find the downed plane.
“Emergency services are currently working to locate the crash site on foot, as the terrain cannot be accessed by vehicle or aircraft due to difficult terrain and ongoing weather conditions,” she said
Ms Dalwood said the area is densely wooded and the hard terrain is hampering their efforts.
She said the aircraft was on a training flight from Bankstown Airport in Sydney and was in the process of returning when it disappeared from radar screens.
“(Police are receiving assistance from) the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, The NSW Toll Ambulance helicopter, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW ambulance.”
The plane is believed to be a single-engine Cirrus SR20 that was manufactured in the USA in 2014, and was operated by Bankstown Flying School.
Image: NSW Toll Ambulance Helicopter (apcollege.edu.au)
