On August 17, 2025, a light aircraft was forced to make an emergency crash landing on a golf course located in Sydney's Northern Beaches area, Australia. The plane lost power mid-air, compelling the pilot to land on the golf course's grass. The aircraft came down nose-first and sustained damage upon impact. Two men in their 50s, identified as a flight instructor and his student, were on board at the time of the incident. Both escaped without serious injuries. The crash was witnessed by golfers and passersby, some of whom rushed to assist. The event was captured on video, showing the plane descending rapidly before touching down on the golf course. Authorities confirmed no injuries among the occupants or people on the ground. The golf club acknowledged the incident but reported no harm to players or visitors. This emergency landing drew coverage from multiple news outlets internationally.
A small plane crashed nose-first into the ground at Centennial Airport Friday morning, leaving no injuries but resulting in a curious-looking crash scene https://t.co/HXkXGVtkSS
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This was the scene Friday morning after a single-engine biplane crashed off one of Centennial Airport's runways. More details here: https://t.co/Zm5c1RX8c1 https://t.co/mtP5ZHGyEO