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Search continues for pilot crashed off NT
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The gist
Search continues for pilot whose light plane crashed into sea off NT coast. No wreckage or persons located yet.
Background
A light plane was seen crashing into the sea off a remote island in the Northern Territory, near Groote Eylandt. The crash was witnessed from a vessel near Isle Woodah. Authorities are searching for the pilot, who was the only recorded occupant, but no wreckage or people have been found.
How it unfolded
- Aug 25, 2026 11:40A light plane was seen crashing into the sea off Isle Woodah, northwest of Groote Eylandt. NT Police received reports and began responding.
- Aug 25, 2026Police confirmed no wreckage or persons located. Australian Transport Safety Bureau notified, and AMSA deployed a rescue jet.
- Aug 26, 2026Search resumed with police divers joining air and sea crews.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- NT Police stated initial information indicates the pilot was the only recorded occupant, but they are continuing to confirm the number of people on board.
Still unverified
The exact number of people on board is unconfirmed; police are still verifying.