Two lives were tragically cut short in a harrowing incident as a small plane crashed at the entrance of Boonah Golf Club, creating shockwaves across the community.

Paramedics rushed to the scene after reports of the crash surfaced around midday on Sunday. The victims, a 69-year-old man and an 82-year-old man were found in critical condition, succumbing to their injuries just a few hours later.

The wreckage, captured in poignant photos, displayed the aftermath of the crash near the golf course, prompting swift responses from emergency services. Boonah Golf Club was transformed into a scene of devastation as the Forensic Crash Unit Investigators collaborated with Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAUS) officials to untangle the mystery behind the tragic incident.

Preliminary indications suggest that the ill-fated attempt to land at Boonah Airfield led to the plane’s descent. Astonishingly, no distress call was made by the occupants as the aircraft plummeted. Acting Inspector Kerry Olsen expressed the gravity of the situation, stating, “Tragically, two people have lost their lives as a result of that crash. Emergency services are still on the scene.”

In a sombre note, Olsen added, “We have police with the families of the two persons who were on that plane. We wish those families every possible amount of support.” The tight-knit community is left grappling with the aftermath of this aviation tragedy as investigators delve into the circumstances surrounding the crash.