THE search is widening for a light plane that's been missing for almost a day in the Northern Territory.
The Cessna 210 took off from Bullo River Station carrying an electrical contractor and his family about 2pm (CST) on Monday.
It was due to land at an airfield south of Darwin a few hours later, but did not arrive.
The electrical contractor, aged 45, who was also the pilot, is believed to have moved to the territory recently.
Local police say he was travelling with his 53-year-old wife and two children, aged 12 and 15.
Four planes and four helicopters have been searching a 1800 square kilometre area between Cape Ford and Point Jenny.
That search was expanded on Tuesday afternoon to include five planes and seven helicopters and will take in more areas, including north of Port Patterson.
Sergeant Meacham King says water police have also joined the search effort.
"Police remain hopeful of a successful outcome. However, bad weather is hampering the search," he said.
Bullo River Station, once owned by the late pastoralist, author and Telstra businesswoman of the year Sara Henderson, is now owned by daughter Marlee Ranacher and her husband Franz.
Ms Ranacher is hoping for good news.
"I've got my fingers crossed," she told AAP.
"I sincerely hope they find it, it would be a very sad end to Easter if they didn't."
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) said on Tuesday afternoon there were "significant concerns" for the family of four.
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