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A pilot has died after a light plane crash in Victoria's Gippsland region.
Victoria Police confirmed a plane had crash-landed about 3.45pm near the Yarram airport. It is believed the plane left Tooradin Airfield earlier on Wednesday.Â
Pilot dies after light plane crash
A man aged in his 60s has died after crashing his light plane at the Yarram airport in Gippsland. (Video courtesy Seven News Melbourne)
The man, in his 60s, was the sole occupant and sustained life-threatening injuries.
Wellington Shire Council, which operates the Yarram Parkside Aerodrome, said emergency services were on the scene.
An air ambulance was dispatched to the crash site.
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau will also investigate.