Investigation launched after deadly plane crash claims three lives

Three people, including a 57-year-old pilot and two male passengers aged 18 and 19, have died in a light plane crash in the Long Bay area south of Adelaide, South Australia.

Emergency services responded to the scene on Friday afternoon, with a police helicopter, sea rescue, and Country Fire Service vehicles attending the crash site.

The aircraft wreckage has been recovered, and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has initiated an investigation into the incident.