Pilot, 51, dies near Benalla
A 51-year-old pilot was killed at Boxwood, north of Benalla, last night.
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His plane crashed on Benalla-Boundary Road and Boxwood Road just after 6pm.
Police believe the single-engine Cirrus SR22 aircraft struck trees on approach to a private airstrip.
It crashed just off the runway.
They understand the man was a local from Boxwood and he was returning from Moorabbin Airport.
Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau have been notified.
Police are investigating the incident and will prepare a report for the coroner.