India, Oct. 11 -- At least three people were killed on Saturday, October 11, in an air accident when a small plane crashed and burst into flames just after take off from Shellharbour Airport in New South Wales, according to a police news release. An investigation has been launched into the crash.

According to People magazine, the crash happened around 10 AM (local time) on October 11 at Albion Park Rail, south of Sydney. Emergency services rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the accident, police said.

The victims have been identified as Andrew Connors, 55, his wife Julianne Connors, 54, and their friend Colin McLaughlin, 73, as reported by News.com.au. Andrew and Julianne, who ran a local construction company called Connors B...