Passengers injured after plane flips on island landing

Two rescue helicopters and a Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft flew to the popular resort island, about 240km north of Cairns.

All 10 passengers including a child suffered minor injuries with a number being transported for further treatment.

"We have a stretcher patient and three mobile patients," Queensland Ambulance Service's Brina Keating said.

"The reports of injuries are we have a patient with a head injury, a minor laceration and also a report of a fractured arm. 

"All passengers are out of the aircraft."