Two people escape serious injury after light plane crash lands on golf course in Sydney's Northern Beaches

Two people have escaped serious injury after a light aircraft crashed on a golf course in Sydney's northern beaches, Report informs via ABC News.

The forced landing happened during a training flight just after midday on Sunday, with an instructor pilot and student on board.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has confirmed the aircraft was a Piper Cherokee.

Aerial footage shows the plane on the course at Mona Vale Golf Club, with visible damage to a wing, and it appears the wheels have come off.

NSW Ambulance said the pair, aged in their 50s, were treated onsite by paramedics for minor injuries, before being taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for further assessment.

One suffered minor facial injuries and both were treated onsite by paramedics.

Authorities said the cause of the crash landing was unknown at this stage, but it may have been due to possible engine trouble.