One dead after ultralight plane crashes into ocean
One person has been killed after an ultralight plane crashed into the ocean off North Stradbroke Island in Queensland.
It's believe the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft.
A spokesperson for the Queensland Police Service (QPS) said the incident occurred around 11am (AEST) on Saturday eight kilometres south-east of Point Lookout.
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There were initial fears six people had been on board the plane.
An exclusion zone has been set up encompassing an area between George Northling Drive and The Causeway.
Water Police and POLAIR are assisting the rescue mission, as well as an RACQ CareFlight helicopter.
Part of a wreckage of what is believed to be the plane has washed up on the beach.
Morning news break – May 9
