JUST IN: Search is on for missing aircraft and pilot
When the plane did not reach its destination as planned, search efforts were coordinated to find the missing aircraft.
A search operation is underway for a missing aircraft and pilot.
According to reports, the pilot took off in a light aircraft from Newcastle Airport on Wednesday night, on a scheduled journey to St Lucia.
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However, the aircraft did not arrive as planned.
Authorities have since launched a search operation for the pilot and his aircraft.
The plane is an Aeroprakt model, which is designated the call sign ZU-PCB.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information is becomes available.
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