A pilot has died after his light plane crashed in bushland in Queensland's north.
The aircraft was overdue to land in Ayr, south of Townsville, on Sunday morning.
After an extensive search, police located the plane in Shirbourne, 38 kilometres west of Ayr.
The pilot, who was the only occupant of the aircraft, was found dead at the scene.
Police will investigate the circumstances of the crash and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
