Media Release
Fatal aircraft crash, Roma district
Police are currently at the scene of a light plane crash that has claimed the life of a man near Roma.
Initial information suggests the aircraft left Roma yesterday afternoon on route to Dysart but failed to arrive.
A search commenced this morning and the wreckage of the plane was found approximately 100 kilometres north of Roma this afternoon.
The pilot, a local man aged in his 40’s died at the scene.
Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit and are investigating and will prepare a report for the coroner.
Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
07 3015 2444
