The plane was circling the area before it crashed and burst into flames, police said. Photo: 123RF
Three people have died in a plane crash in Victoria's east.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said emergency services were called to reports a small plane had crashed in a paddock near Hayfield-Upper Maffra Road in Tinamba West about 5.45pm on Saturday.
They said the plane was circling the area before it crashed and burst into flames.
The three people on board - a pilot and two passengers who are yet to be formally identified - died at the scene.
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
- ABC News