Northside Independent FB Page.
“Water Police, Coast Guard, Marine Rescue, LifeFlight and Rescue 500 are all on the scene of a reported plane crash off the coast of Mooloolaba.
LifeFlight's Rescue 511 is currently transporting an unknown number of patients, whilst Rescue 500 continues a search assisting maritime resources.
It's reported that the Cessna 421 aircraft reported having trouble at around 8:20am, and advised they would be turning back to Sunshine Coast Airport. Shortly before 9:10am, it's believed the aircraft has collided with the water.
Additional water police from Brisbane are enroute to the area.
Update 1 | Rescue 511 has landed at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Rescue 500 has been stood down and are now returning to base. A nearby oil tanker also rendered assistance and launched their lifeboat to assist the aircraft prior to the arrival of emergency services. Valid as of 10:07am.”