Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man following a gyrocopter crash near Moree.
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About 1.30pm on Sunday, November 18, emergency services were called to a property on Mount Jerrybang Road, Moree, after reports a recreational light aircraft crashed.
Police from New England Police District attended and located the body of a 50-year-old man who was a well-respected member of the Moree and Pallamallawa communities.
There were no other passengers onboard.
Initial inquiries indicate the gyrocopter crashed into a combine harvester at the property.
The Australian Sports Rotorcraft Association and Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been notified of the incident.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.
