A seaplane has crashed in Lake Jindabyne, New South Wales killing the pilot and another male passenger.

Around 11:30am, a number of reports were received indicating an aircraft had crashed into the northern area of Lake Jindabyne. 

Police and additional emergency services, including a Rescue Helicopter were sent to Lake Jindabyne to assist and recover the wreckage which lies in the water, some 30 metres deep. The bodies of two males were recovered.

A crime scene has been established at the crash site.