Light plane crash at Fernvale

Three people have died following a light plane crash in bushland near Fernvale today (August 29).

Preliminary information indicates the aircraft departed Dalby at 10am and was due to land at Archerfield at 2pm.

Authorities began searching for the aircraft when it failed to arrive.

The aircraft was located during an aerial search and all three occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Forensic Crash Unit will investigate circumstances of the crash with assistance from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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