An investigation is underway after a plane crash at Victoria's Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome earlier today.
Rescue teams remain on-scene at Aerodrome Road in Parwan, south west of Melbourne.
The crash involving a Cessna 150 light aircraft occurred at about 11:20am.
Police say the exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined and "more information will be available when it is appropriate".
Ambulance Victoria and the Country Fire Authority have declined to comment.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has begun a transport investigation into the incident.
Victoria Police remain on the scene of the crash at a paddock near the aerodrome. (ABC Ballarat: Eden Hynninen)
"As reported to the ATSB, shortly after take-off from Bacchus Marsh, the aircraft descended and collided with terrain in a paddock adjacent to the airport," the ATSB said in a statement.
"Investigators will conduct a range of evidence-gathering activities on site, including wreckage examination, site mapping with a drone and recovery of any relevant aircraft components for further examination."
A team of investigators from Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Sydney offices had been deployed to the site.
The ATSB wants to interview witnesses and involved parties and will collect flight tracking data, pilot, weather information and aircraft maintenance records.
A plane has crashed at an aerodrome in Baccus Marsh (ABC News.)
The Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome is owned and operated by Moorabool Shire Council and is known for its flying school and gliding clubs.
"We are aware of the awful situation at the aerodrome," chief executive Derek Madden said.
"While investigations are continuing we can't make any further comment, but our thoughts are with all involved."