Training exercise sparks fears of light plane crash off Sydney's northern beaches

By Megan Levy
Updated October 27 2016 - 3:08pm, first published 12:22pm
Several triple zero calls were made, suggesting a light plane was in trouble. Photo: Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service
Several triple zero calls were made, suggesting a light plane was in trouble. Photo: Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service

A light plane that was thought to be in distress over Sydney's northern beaches, sparking a number of triple zero calls from concerned residents, was carrying out a training exercise at the time, authorities have confirmed.

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