Two dead after two light planes collide at Caboolture Airfield, north ...

A man and a woman in their 60s have died after a collision between two planes at Caboolture Airfield north of Brisbane. 

The collision happened at about 10:30am on Friday as a Jabiru J430 — carrying the man and woman — was taking off, while a second plane — a Piper Pawnee — was landing on the crossing runway, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). 

The male pilot in the Piper Pawnee was uninjured, but the man and woman died at the scene, the Queensland Ambulance Service said. 

Two light planes have been involved in a collision at Caboolture Airfield.

The ATSB is investigating the crash. 

ATSB Chief Commissioner Angus Mitchell said investigators were already at the airfield. 

"Investigators will begin gathering evidence by mapping the accident site examining the aircraft wreckage, interviewing the surviving pilot and witnesses and collecting relevant recorded information such as CCTV and flight-tracking data," he said. 

He asked that any witnesses contact the bureau. 

Queensland Police Acting Superintendent Paul Ready said it was a "devastating loss of life". 

One of the planes had damage to a wing after a collision at Caboolture Airfield.

He said the crash occurred close to the ground and officers were on the scene within minutes of receiving emergency calls.

"It is at the other end of the runway, which is further from the Bruce Highway, but there will be people who may have seen at least some of the aircraft and then movements prior to their collision," he said.

In a statement, the Caboolture Aero Club said its members were "deeply saddened". 

"We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends affected by this tragic incident," the statement read. 

"We understand that investigations by relevant authorities have commenced and we will cooperate with all relevant investigations."

Two people were killed in the collision at the Caboolture Airfield.

Police Minister Mark Ryan said there would be a "full investigation" into what he described as a "very tragic and traumatic event". 

Debris was strewn across part of the runway with multiple emergency services at the scene.

Investigations into the cause of the crash have already begun.

One of the aircraft being examined for damage was registered to the Caboolture Gliding Club.

The Piper PA-25 Pawnee was left on the runaway, where police photographed the scene.

The plane had damage to one wing.

The ABC understands both aircraft involved were privately owned.