Man dies after skydiving plane crashes near Moruya Airport in New South Wales

A man has died after a skydiving plane crashed near Moruya Airport on New South Wales' South Coast on Saturday afternoon, police said. The incident occurred just before 2:30 p.m. local time, according to initial reports, as a plane involved in a skydiving operation went down in the vicinity of the airfield.

Emergency crews were dispatched to the crash site and found the man deceased at the scene. There were no immediate reports of other injuries, though authorities have not released further information about the number of people on board or the exact conditions at the time of the crash. The identity of the victim has not been released, and investigators have lined up a standard set of procedures to determine what happened.

At this stage, authorities are at Moruya Airport conducting initial inquiries. Investigators have said the crash will be subject to a routine examination of factors such as the aircraft’s maintenance history, flight records, and witness statements. No official cause has been disclosed, and authorities cautioned that early details are often incomplete while the scene is secured and evidence is collected.

Officials stressed that this is the early phase of the investigation and that more information will be released as it becomes available. The Moruya area, which hosts various general aviation activities, has seen skydive operations from time to time, but there was no immediate confirmation of any operational changes linked to this incident. Local police authority spokespeople did not indicate any broader safety concerns related to the crash.

As the inquiry proceeds, investigators are expected to review air traffic control records, interview witnesses, and examine the wreckage to determine the sequence of events leading to the crash. Family members and next of kin of those involved will be notified in accordance with standard procedures, while authorities avoid speculation about possible causes until verified findings are available.

Authorities are asking the public to await official updates and to avoid speculation or spreading unverified information. The circumstances of the crash and any potential contributing factors will be clarified in forthcoming statements from the police and, if necessary, aviation safety officials. Until then, the focus remains on documenting the sequence of events, securing the scene, and providing support to anyone affected by the incident.