The pilot of a light plane is dead after the aircraft he was flying struck power lines and caught on fire in the state's far west on Monday.
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Around 12.10pm, June 26, emergency services were called to a property in Tilpa, which is 191 kilometres south west of Bourke following reports a light aircraft had struck power lines and caught alight.
A 52-year-old man piloting the aircraft died at the scene.
Officers attached to Central North Police District have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
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