A tense search operation is underway in the Snowy Mountains after a light aircraft carrying two people disappeared from radar. The plane, en route from Moruya to the Snowy Mountains region, failed to arrive at its destination on Wednesday afternoon.
Race Against Time in Harsh Terrain
Emergency services have deployed multiple teams to scour the rugged alpine area where the aircraft was last detected. The challenging terrain and unpredictable weather conditions are hampering search efforts, with authorities warning the operation could take days.
Families Await News
The missing pilot and passenger have been identified as experienced aviators, though police have not yet released their names. Distraught family members are being supported by specialist officers as they wait for updates from the search teams.
What We Know So Far:
- The aircraft departed Moruya Airport at approximately 1:30pm Wednesday
- Last radar contact was near the Snowy Mountains region
- No distress signal was received from the pilot
- Search operations resumed at first light Thursday
Aviation experts suggest the area's notorious microclimates and sudden weather changes could have played a role in the disappearance. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has joined the search, deploying specialist equipment to help locate the missing plane.
Local residents have been asked to report any unusual sightings or sounds that might help pinpoint the aircraft's location. Police have established an information hotline for potential witnesses.
