Two men have died after a light plane crashed into a paddock north of Canberra.
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A NSW Police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to a property on Tallagandra Lane at about 4.30pm, following reports of the crash.
The pilot and passenger of the Cessna fixed-wing aircraft both died at the scene. They have not been formally identified.
The police spokeswoman said the plane, which featured an Essential Energy logo, took off from Canberra Airport at about 1.30pm on Tuesday.
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Officers from the Hume Police District have established a crime scene and have started inquires.
A report will be prepared for the coroner and Goulburn police are expected to address the media about the incident on Wednesday morning.
Police and RFS crews are expected to remain on scene for several hours. People were being turned away from the scene at Tallagandra Rd.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been notified.
Essential Energy maintains most of the electricity powerlines in NSW.
According to the Essential Energy website, workers regularly conduct aerial inspections to get a view of the network and identify faults or problems.
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