Aircraft Down In Lake In Northern Queensland...

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BrisbaneTimes

 

December 28, 2007 - 6:41AM

 

Crashed Ultralight Sinks In Lake

 

A pilot and his passenger escaped injury after their ultralight plane crashed into a lake and sank in far north Queensland yesterday.

 

The men were flying over Lake Tinaroo south of Cairns about 4pm when the plane lost altitude and crashed into the water.

 

The men, both 39 from Cairns, were able to free themselves before the craft sank and they were collected by people in boats.

 

Police have spoken to the pilot and a number of witnesses.

 

Plans are being made to salvage the aircraft for a police investigation.

 

The Australian

 

Dec 27, 2007

 

Pair Unhurt As Plane Crash Into Lake

 

THE pilot and passenger of an ultralight were lucky to escape injury after the aircraft crashed into a lake and sank in far north Queensland.

 

Police said the men, both aged 39 and from Cairns, were flying over Lake Tinaroo at about 4pm (AEST) yesterday when the aircraft lost altitude and crashed into the water.

 

They were able to free themselves from the craft and were rescued by people in nearby boats.

 

The aircraft is expected to be salvaged today and will be inspected by police.