Follow up on the Mid-Air Collision in Queensland

Police have now confirmed the two male pilots of two aircraft had died following the crash, which happened at a paddock near Gympie Airport yesterday afternoon. 

An 80-year-old Caboolture man and a 77-year-old Glenwood man died after the two aircraft collided.

A single occupant glider and an ultralight aircraft were involved in the crash, according to police.

Aircraft Information No 1

Owner: Sunshine Coast Gliding Club Inc

Aircraft: Grob G102 Astir CS

Registration: VH-WVI
Serial Number: 1506
Manufactured: 22nd July 1977

Aircraft Information No 2

Owner: Private 

Aircraft: Kappa KP-2U Sova Sabre

Registration: 24-4311

Serial Number: 5105125K

Engine: 60 kW (80 hp) Rotax 912UL

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY AND FRIENDS DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.