Around Karuah, 13 air crashes have been recorded including a double aircraft tragedy in the river there in May 1951.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8060955/on-the-hunt-for-hidden-hunter-aircraft-wreckage/?src=rss

KIDS at Karuah Public School (KPS) are more psychologically prepared for disasters, thanks to the visit from the Red Cross and its Pillowcase Program on Monday, 18 September.

Source: https://www.newsofthearea.com.au/red-cross-visit-karuah-public-school-to-help-kids-embrace-preparedness

While memories fade and older records can get lost with the passing of the years, I remember a Karuah history group a few years ago investigating plane crashes in their area.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8240563/the-puzzling-and-long-history-of-port-stephens-air-crashes/?src=rss