Two killed in plane crash near Gold Coast, igniting bushfire
The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated PressJanuary 27, 2026 at 03:32 AM

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A light plane crash near the Gold Coast, Australia, on Tuesday morning resulted in the deaths of a 73-year-old pilot and a male passenger. The plane went down in bushland near Heck Field, a private airstrip north of the Gold Coast, around 6:00 AM. The wreckage ignited a bushfire upon impact, prompting a response from emergency services. Crews are currently working to contain the fire. The cause of the crash is currently unknown.
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