Light plane crash near Noosa
THREE men have walked away without serious injuries after a plane they were in flipped as it was attempting to land at Cootharaba - near Noosa.
One male, in 60s, was taken to Nambour Hospital after emergency crews were called to the scene about 3.40pm.
The two other passengers who were in the plane when it flipped did not require treatment.
Three men injured in a plane crash north of Noosa. #9News pic.twitter.com/STxUnpgJe8
— Nine News Brisbane (@9NewsBrisbane) May 16, 2016
A QAS spokesman said the aircraft involved was a single engine Maule Aeroplane and it is believed the crash occurred after a wheel on the landing gear collapsed - causing the plane to flip.
The scene was attended by firecrews from Noosa and Pormona and the last Queensland Fire and Emergency Services personnel left the scene about 5.40pm.
The aircraft rolled while landing on this private airstrip at Cootharaba. @7NewsSC @7NewsQueensland pic.twitter.com/tU3DOXItB7
— Mackenzie Ravn (@mackenzieravn) May 16, 2016
It's understood shortly after the crash occurred all three men were out of the plane and walking around.
