A Tasmanian pilot was killed after his plane crashed on the North-West Coast on Saturday afternoon.
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The light aircraft crashed about 3.45pm, shortly after taking off from Devonport Airport at Wesley Vale.
Ambulance Tasmania was called to the scene after reports of the crash and found the small plane, which is believed to have been an Avid Aircraft Mark IV.
The male pilot was located among the wreckage and pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency services including Tasmania Police and four crews from Tasmania Fire Service were also called to the airport and remained onsite for several hours.
Tasmania Police Inspector Richard Chugg said the plane was last seen “disappearing behind a large building beside the runway and was found shortly after”.
Police confirmed there were no other passengers on-board the plane.
They could not confirm where the man was travelling to and the cause of the crash was still unknown on Saturday.
“At this stage the investigation is still in its very early phases,” Inspector Chugg said.
“What we can say is we believe the crash happened shortly after take-off and in an area beside the airport.”
Weather conditions at the time of the incident were mild with 15-20km/h winds.
Recreational Aviation Australia investigators will be onsite on Sunday to conduct further investigations.
Tasmania Police were still attempting to contact the man’s next of kin on Saturday night. A report will be prepared for the coroner.