UPDATE: A light plane has crashed on a golf course in Mona Vale, Sydney, leaving two men injured. The incident occurred around 2:00 PM local time today when a Piper Cherokee made an emergency landing at the Mona Vale Golf Course after departing from Camden at 1:00 PM and heading to Wollongong.
Witnesses reported a shocking scene as golfers played nearby, watching in disbelief as the aircraft hit the ground. Video footage captured by The Manly Advertiser shows a chaotic moment when the plane descended, with one golfer shouting in panic as debris scattered across the course.
The two men onboard, a pilot instructor and a student both believed to be in their 50s, suffered minor injuries and received immediate treatment from three paramedics and an inspector at the scene. They were later transported to Royal North Shore Hospital and are currently in stable condition, according to a spokesperson from NSW Ambulance.
Authorities from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) have been notified and are actively gathering information regarding the crash. The investigation aims to determine the cause behind the emergency landing and how the two men managed to escape with only minor injuries.
Golfers on the course expressed their relief that the situation was not worse, emphasizing the miraculous escape of the individuals involved. As the ATSB continues its investigation, further developments are expected in the coming hours.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as we gather additional details.
