Couple escape seaplane crash at Jumpinpin, South Stradbroke Island

Two people have been rescued after a seaplane they were travelling in flipped on takeoff at a popular beach off the Gold Coast. Here’s how the drama unfolded

Two people miraculously escaped injury when a seaplane they were travelling in flipped on takeoff at a popular beach off the Gold Coast.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash at Jumpinpin, South Stradbroke Island about noon on Australia Day following initial reports a plane had crashed into the water.

A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman said they assessed two uninjured people at the scene – a man in his 40s and a woman in her 30s – about 12.11pm.

They were taken back to the mainland with the help of Volunteer Marine Rescue and did not require transport to hospital.

Two people were rescued after a seaplane crash. Photo: 7NEWS

VMR Southport president Glenn Norris said his crews received a call from a member of the public about noon saying a seaplane had “flipped” on takeoff and the people on board had been rescued.

“We transported Queensland Ambulance paramedics to the scene,” Mr Norris said.

“The plane had flipped and the patients had been rescued.

“VMR transported the patients back to the mainland.”

A seaplane crashed at a popular beach off the Gold Coast. Photo: 7NEWS

Mr Norris said it had been a busy day for VMR crews, with about 20 calls for help from boaties received.

“There have been a lot of people cutting their feet on broken glass on Wave Break Island and a lot of broken down boats,” he said.

“We’re on our nineteenth job now since 8am. It’s about standard for Australia Day.”

Police said they were helping retrieve the seaplane from the water.

The incident comes after hundreds of people have flocked to Gold Coast beaches in their watercraft to celebrate Australia Day.

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