A Piper Cherokee light aircraft crashed onto a golf course in Sydney’s northern beaches on Sunday, injuring two men in their 50s, police confirmed. Emergency responders were on the scene within minutes, rescuing the two men from the wreckage. Both were taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for treatment, with injuries reported as non-life-threatening, according to ExpressUK.
The crash occurred while golfers were playing, but fortunately, no one on the course was harmed. Emergency services described the situation as “incredibly fortunate,” given the plane landed directly on the playing area. Witnesses reported hearing the aircraft’s engine sputtering before it lost height rapidly and struck the fairway.
Aircraft Details and Flight Path
The Piper Cherokee (PA-28) is a single-engine, all-metal aircraft widely used for personal flying, flight training, and air taxi services. The aircraft took off from Camden Airport around 1 pm, en route to Wollongong, before encountering problems mid-flight. Golfers at the scene recalled seeing the plane descend quickly, prompting immediate calls for people to move clear of the impact zone.
The ATSB has begun collecting information to determine the cause of the crash. “We are collecting information about the incident and assessing the available evidence,” an ATSB spokesperson said. The crash comes just a week after a fatal small-plane accident in Italy, in which a plane fell onto a highway and caught fire, killing both occupants.
Local authorities confirmed that the golf course reopened after emergency services cleared the wreckage and ensured there was no further danger. Community members expressed relief that no bystanders were harmed during the incident. Meanwhile, emergency services have reiterated safety procedures for golfers and local residents in case of future aviation incidents.
