The bodies of two men killed in a light aircraft crash on the New South Wales coast have been recovered from the wreckage as the investigation continues.
A recovery operation to retrieve the wreck and bodies of the pilot and passenger resumed on Sunday morning, where the body of a man was recovered a short time ago.
Earlier, police teams retrieved a body on Saturday night. Both men are yet to be formally identified.
An operation to retrieve the aircraft from Scotts Head beach is underway.
Police units associated with the Marine Area Command police, Mid North Coast police and Coffs-Clarence police will undertake the operation, supported by Marine Rescue NSW and Surf Life Saving Australia.
Police have confirmed the aircraft left a private airfield at Coffs Harbour at about 3.30pm on Saturday with two on board.
Emergency services responded after 4pm on Saturday to reports of a microlight crash off Nambucca Heads on the New South Wales mid-north coast.
A witness said he saw a light plane appear to go down out to sea, according to police, and wreckage was seen about 1.5km offshore soon after.
Police were investigating the incident and being assisted by Recreational Aviation Australia.
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
– With AAP
