A 52 year old Launceston man is in a serious but stable condition after suffering severe burns in a single engine light plane crash near Hagley this morning.

Police and emergency services were called to the scene near Westwood Road, Hagley, about 11.20am today.

The man  – the pilot and only occupant of the plane – was taken to the Launceston General Hospital, however the Westpac Rescue Helicopter is currently transporting the man to the Royal Hobart Hospital.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been advised and will undertake an investigation in due course.

Anyone with information who may have seen the aircraft near Hagley just before the crash should call Launceston Police on 131444.