Byron Bay Aircraft Tyagarah Beach

Light aircraft crash - Byron Bay 22 October 2005 A six wing ultra light aircraft has crashed into a Bryon Bay beach. At about 12.30pm today, witnesses report that they saw a yellow aircraft crash into the water at Tyagarah Beach near Byron beach. Two males were on board the aircraft and have not been found. Westpac Chopper, Brunswick City Rescue, Brunswick Surf Club and Byron Bay Surf Club attended the scene and found debris in the water. Recreational Aircraft Australia are assisting police with the investigation.

NSW Water Police and four police divers will resume their search today for two men missing since their ultralight crashed into the sea north of Byron Bay at the weekend. Police divers yesterday joined local police and volunteers in the search for the 54-year-old pilot and his 25-year-old son. The older man is from Ocean Shores while the younger is from Lismore. The search was sparked after witnesses reported seeing a yellow aircraft crash into the seas off Tyagarah Beach north of Byron Bay about 12.30pm Saturday.

Emergency services including police, ambulance, local volunteer rescue units and the Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter were called to the scene. A short time later crew on the helicopter reported sighting debris near where the plane was seen to hit the water, however, there was no sign of either man. Volunteers from Brunswick Valley Rescue as well as the Brunswick Heads Surf Lifesaving Club attended the scene and continued searching with police till dark. Water Police will utilise specialist sonar equipment in an effort to locate the planeâ€™s fuselage during todayâ€™s search.

Posted: Monday, October 24th, 2005 Under: News. | Home |

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