Pilot dies after light plane crashes in field

Police and several ambulance crews arrived at the Palgrave paddock, with a RACQ LifeFlight helicopter also sent to the scene.

However police later confirmed the pilot had died.

It is believed no one else was on board.

Firefighters also arrived at the field after the crash sparked a grassfire which was subsequently contained.

Investigators will work with Recreational Aviation Australia to determine the cause of the crash, police said.