Search underway for missing plane
January 27, 2004
A SEARCH began today in waters off far north NSW for a light plane which authorities fear may have crashed.
An Australian search and rescue spokesman said a six-seat Aerostar, carrying two people, left Coolangatta airport earlier today.
The plane was due back at a flying school this afternoon but authorities were called in after it was two hours late.
The plane was travelling over waters between the Gold Coast and Byron Bay in far north NSW.
A search has started with two helicopters scouring water over the scheduled plane's route.
The search will be expanded to include more helicopters and vessels.