Shellharbour Airport and the South Coast air safety review

NSW Police confirmed a light aircraft crashed shortly after take-off at Shellharbour Airport at about 10am on 11 October 2025; a crime scene was established and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau was notified.

📍 Albion Park Rail, NSW 🗓️ 11 Oct 2025 Source: NSW Police incident note

Shellharbour Airport terminal and runway area in New South Wales under clear daylight, representing regional aviation infrastructure. — Shellharbour Airport, often seen as a gateway for small aircraft and local aviation activity, now stands at the center of renewed safety focus after the recent South Coast incident. The unfolding investigation could redefine protocols around regional air operations. (Photo Source: Bidgee, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 AU)

Time~10:00 am

LocationShellharbour Airport

StatusCrime scene established

InvestigationATSB notified

Casualties3 deceased

About 10am

Emergency services responded to reports of an aircraft crash at Shellharbour Airport.

Shortly after take-off

A light aircraft crashed at the scene.

On impact

The aircraft caught on fire; the Rural Fire Service extinguished the fire.

Later

Three people were confirmed deceased; no other injuries reported.

Investigation

A crime scene was established and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau was notified.

Official NSW Police note (tap to expand)

“Emergency services are currently on scene at a fatal aircraft crash in the state’s Lake Illawarra area. About 10am today (Saturday 11 October 2025), emergency services responded to reports of an aircraft crash at Shellharbour Airport.”

“Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District have been informed that a light aircraft crashed at the scene shortly after take-off. Upon impacting with the ground, the aircraft caught on fire which was extinguished by the Rural Fire Service.”

“Three people are confirmed deceased. There are no reports of any other people being injured.”

“A crime scene has been established and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) have been notified. Further information will be supplied once it becomes available.”

Crime Stoppers: nsw.crimestoppers.com.au

Map: Shellharbour Airport (WOL / YSHL)

This section compiled the details stated by NSW Police and linked official resources. Further updates are to be supplied by authorities.

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