Tuesday 2 April 2013
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is coordinating a search for an overdue light aircraft in the Anson Bay area, approximately 150km south west of Darwin, Northern Territory.
The aircraft departed Bullo River Station in the south west of the Northern Territory mid-afternoon on Monday 1 April 2013 for Emakytee airfield, south of Darwin.
The aircraft was last heard from at approximately 3pm local time and significant concerns are held for the safety of the four people on board. Search aircraft with thermal imaging and night vision equipment have undertaken an initial search of the area.
A widespread search involving multiple aircraft will commence from first light on Tuesday morning.
Persons with information about a light aircraft operating between Cape Ford and Point Jenny between 2:30PM and 4:00PM local time on Monday 1 April, are requested to contact AMSA on 1800 815 257.