The two people who died in a light aircraft crash in south-eastern Queensland, Australia, have been identified as a father and daughter from a well-known farming family.
Emergency crews were called to a field near Stockleigh on Monday (September 7) following reports of an aircraft accident. Officers found two fatalities on arrival. Authorities have confirmed a 56-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman died in the incident.
Australian media have named them as Ian Campbell and his daughter Hannah Campbell. Ian founded dairy business Barambah Organics with his wife, Jane, more than two decades ago. The family also built agricultural venture Mañana Pastoral, which produces grass-fed lamb, beef and olive oil across Australia.
Recent charity trek
Ian and Hannah had recently completed the 96km (60-mile) 'Trek4RFDS' challenge, trekking the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea to raise funds for Queensland's Royal Flying Doctor Service, according to Manana's Instagram page.
The pair are believed to have been found deceased inside the aircraft wreckage. Officials from the Australian Transport Safety Board said the plane plummeted shortly after departing from nearby Archerfield Airport.
Witness describes 'unhealthy' engine sound
A witness told 7News the plane 'was just not sounding very healthy at all' before impact. They said: "I actually thought it was going to cut the trees at one stage. A huge plume of smoke followed by flame."
Eight fire engines were sent to tackle a grass fire sparked by the crash. Police are appealing for witnesses as detectives investigate the incident.
A Queensland police spokesperson said: "A safety cordon remains in place while emergency services continue to work at the scene. The Queensland Police Service will work closely with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), which will have carriage of the aviation safety investigation. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still being established."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Policelink via the online suspicious activity form, available 24 hours a day, or call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 or 131 444, quoting reference number QP2601750572.
