Dramatic video shows small plane crash on golf course in Australia
Around 2:20 p.m. local time on Sunday, Aug. 17, the plane, a Piper Cherokee, made an emergency landing at Mona Vale Golf Club in Sydney's Northern Beaches region, the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau said in a news release.
Onlookers at the golf course rushed to aid the two passengers, a pilot and instructor, surveillance footage released by the golf course showed. The two individuals emerged from the aircraft without serious injury, the golf club announced. Earlier in the day, the plane had departed Camden Airport, about 82 miles south of Sydney, to conduct a training flight, the Transportation Safety Bureau said.
Watch video of plane crash-landing onto golf course
After taking off, the aircraft reportedly experienced an engine power loss, prompting the pilot to conduct an emergency landing on the course, the agency said.
'Big crunching sound': Witness details plane crashing onto golf course
Both individuals were treated at the scene for minor injuries and later transported to an area hospital for further evaluation, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported, citing information from New South Wales Ambulance. One person suffered minor facial injuries, the outlet reported.
Witness Keanu Turnewitsch told the outlet he was on the course with a friend when a 'nice big shadow came over the top.'
'It was dead silence,' he said. 'About 30 seconds later, we had a big crunching sound… then all the ambulances and everything started coming past and sirens for 20, 30 minutes." He added, 'By the time we got back up around, there was an airplane on the golf course.'
In a Facebook post, the golf course said, "A huge credit goes to the pilot for an incredible landing that avoided greater harm, and a heartfelt thank you to the members and patrons who rushed to help without hesitation.
'Moments like these remind us of the strength and spirit of our community.'
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Investigation into small plane crash underway
The Transportation Safety Bureau said it would interview the pilots, other involved parties and witnesses and collect available recorded information, including footage and flight tracking data.
The agency is also asking for anyone with footage of the incident to come forward and submit it on their website. The Transportation Safety Bureau will later publish a final report with its findings.
An investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at mdelrey@usatoday.com
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Video footage captured the dramatic moment a small plane crashed onto a golf course in Australia. Around 2:20 p.m. local time on Sunday, Aug. 17, the plane, a Piper Cherokee, made an emergency landing at Mona Vale Golf Club in Sydney's Northern Beaches region, the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau said in a news release. Onlookers at the golf course rushed to aid the two passengers, a pilot and instructor, surveillance footage released by the golf course showed. The two individuals emerged from the aircraft without serious injury, the golf club announced. Earlier in the day, the plane had departed Camden Airport, about 82 miles south of Sydney, to conduct a training flight, the Transportation Safety Bureau said. Watch video of plane crash-landing onto golf course After taking off, the aircraft reportedly experienced an engine power loss, prompting the pilot to conduct an emergency landing on the course, the agency said. 'Big crunching sound': Witness details plane crashing onto golf course Both individuals were treated at the scene for minor injuries and later transported to an area hospital for further evaluation, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported, citing information from New South Wales Ambulance. One person suffered minor facial injuries, the outlet reported. Witness Keanu Turnewitsch told the outlet he was on the course with a friend when a 'nice big shadow came over the top.' 'It was dead silence,' he said. 'About 30 seconds later, we had a big crunching sound… then all the ambulances and everything started coming past and sirens for 20, 30 minutes." He added, 'By the time we got back up around, there was an airplane on the golf course.' In a Facebook post, the golf course said, "A huge credit goes to the pilot for an incredible landing that avoided greater harm, and a heartfelt thank you to the members and patrons who rushed to help without hesitation. 'Moments like these remind us of the strength and spirit of our community.' More news: TSA's faster PreCheck lane is now available at these 15 airports Investigation into small plane crash underway The Transportation Safety Bureau said it would interview the pilots, other involved parties and witnesses and collect available recorded information, including footage and flight tracking data. The agency is also asking for anyone with footage of the incident to come forward and submit it on their website. The Transportation Safety Bureau will later publish a final report with its findings. An investigation into the crash remains ongoing. Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at mdelrey@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Plane crashes onto golf course in Australia: Watch video
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