A pilot has been injured after a light plane crashed outside a rural town in Queensland.
It's understood the aircraft crashed just off Degen Road, south of Boonah in Queensland's Scenic Rim, just before 11am on Tuesday.
The male pilot aged in his 50s was treated at the scene before he was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition.
The man was briefly trapped in the aircraft before he was rescued by crews.
Emergency Response and Injuries
A QAS spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia: 'Paramedics assessed a man in his 50s after a light aircraft crash which occurred off Degen Road at 10.52am.
'The patient was entrapped in the aircraft but was extricated and transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition with minor soft tissue and skin tear injuries.'
Investigation and Previous Incident
Queensland Police said investigations into the crash were ongoing.
In January, two men in a light plan died after the pilot attempted to land at Boonah Airfield in Dugandan with nearby golfers alerting emergency services.
Dugandan: A Rural Town
The rural town of Dugandan had a population of just over 600 people in 2021.
Aerial Vision
Aerial vision shows debris scattered across nearby grassland and emergency crews and paramedics surrounding the aircraft. The crash site is located near Boonah Airfield, a small airfield in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland. The aircraft involved in the crash is a light plane, which is typically used for recreational or commercial purposes.
Pilot and Only Occupant
The pilot, a man in his 50s, was the only person on board the plane. He sustained minor injuries in the crash and was taken to the hospital in a stable condition. The extent of the damage to the aircraft is still being assessed, but initial reports suggest that it sustained significant damage.
Rescue Efforts
Three fire crews were called to the scene to assist with excavating the man from the aircraft. The fire crews worked quickly to free the pilot from the wreckage, and he was then transported to the hospital for treatment. This incident highlights the importance of having trained emergency responders available in rural areas.
Ongoing Investigations
The cause of the crash is still under investigation. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is likely to be involved in the investigation, and their findings will be made public once they have been completed. Investigations into similar crashes have revealed a variety of contributing factors, including pilot error, mechanical failure, and weather conditions. The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and authorities are yet to determine the cause. The investigation will involve examining the aircraft's maintenance records, pilot training and qualifications, and the weather conditions at the time of the crash. The investigation is expected to take several weeks or even months to complete.
