Two men tragically lost their lives in a plane crash in the Gold Coast hinterland on Sunday afternoon. The light plane crashed near the town’s golf club in Dugandan near Boonah. The victims, aged 69 and 82, did not survive the crash.
Officials believe that the plane had taken off from Boonah Airfield in Dugandan and was possibly attempting to return when the crash occurred. No distress call was made from the plane, according to the police. The crash resulted in significant damage to the aircraft.
The scene of the crash was described as “absolutely” confronting for first responders by Police Acting Inspector Kerry Olsen. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene, and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been informed of the incident. Recreational Aviation Australia officials will collaborate with the police to investigate the cause of the crash.
Golfers were among the witnesses of the crash and were the first to report the incident to emergency services. Officials have asked anyone who may have seen the crash to come forward, and individuals with dashcam or home security footage have been urged to contact the police.
In summary, two men died in a light plane crash in the Gold Coast hinterland. Officials continue to investigate the cause of the crash and are asking for the public’s assistance in providing any relevant information or evidence.