Horror at Shellharbour Airport: Three Killed in Fiery Plane Crash as Heroes Rush to Scene
- Tragedy strikes at Shellharbour Airport as a light aircraft crashes, killing all three on board
- Fire and Rescue NSW rushes to the scene, but occupants had ‘no chance of being saved’ due to intense flames
- Shellharbour Airport, 20km south of Wollongong, is now a crime scene as investigators probe the cause of the devastating crash
A tragedy unfolded at Shellharbour Airport on Saturday morning, leaving three people dead after a light aircraft crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off. The plane, bound for Bathurst in the state’s central west, was consumed by fire, with Fire and Rescue NSW struggling to contain the inferno.
Inspector Andrew Barber from Fire and Rescue NSW revealed that a local Rural Fire Service unit was training at the airport at the time of the crash, rushing to the scene within minutes. ‘However, due to the nature of the combustion of fuel, the occupants had no chance of being saved,’ he said, his voice heavy with emotion.
Emergency services responded to the crash at around 10am, with police from Lake Illawarra Police District among the first to arrive. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has been notified, and a crime scene has been established as investigators work to determine the cause of the devastating crash.
As the community comes to terms with the tragedy, locals are rallying around the families of the victims, offering support and condolences in the face of unimaginable grief. The crash serves as a stark reminder of the risks and dangers associated with air travel, and the bravery of emergency responders who rush to the scene in the face of uncertainty.
In a heartbreaking development, the families of the victims are now beginning the difficult process of coming to terms with their loss, as the investigation into the cause of the crash continues. The Daily Mail Australia will provide updates as more information becomes available.