DH 82 crash into sea Qld
TWO people are feared dead after a Tiger Moth plane crashed into the sea off Queensland's South Stradbroke Island.
The crash has left a trail of debris and fuel in the water and at least four choppers are searching for any signs of survivors. The plane crashed into the water about 300 metres off the island, at about 12.30pm (AEST) on Monday.
The two-seater plane is owned by Gold Coast-based operator Tiger Moth Joy Rides, which offers scenic flights and aerobatic flights including barrel rolls, loop the loops and other manoeuvres. Spokesman Jeff Stillman told AAP the company was still trying to work what had happened.
"We're not real good mate, look we don't have the information as yet, we don't really now what's going on," he told AAP.
"We're all very worried about all the occupants of the plane." Water police are also heading to the scene to assist the air search.
Photos from the crash scene show parts of the plane's wreckage, painted a vivid red, floating in the water.
Police divers are on their way to the crash site.