The Forensic Crash Unit are investigating following a fatal aviation incident in Canaga this afternoon.
Initial inquiries indicate at about 12.20pm, an agricultural aircraft lost altitude whilst crop dusting near Chinchilla Wondai Road and crash landed in a paddock.
The pilot, believed to be a man in his 30’s, was the sole occupant of the aircraft and passed away at the scene.
A crime scene has been established.
The Forensic Crash Unit, working alongside the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), will prepare a report for the Coroner.
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