Two stars lost in Qld plane crash A WORLD champion bull rider and a popular livestock agent have died in a light plane crash near the outback Queensland town of Roma. Former champion bull rider John Quintana, and the national head of Ray White's Livestock business, Charlie Maher, perished when the plane went down soon after taking off from Roma's airport about 5.30am (AEST) on Monday. The Bull Riding Hall of Fame has posted a tribute to Mr Quintana on its Facebook page, saying the world has lost a "legend." "John was the 1972 World Champion Bull Rider and will always be remembered as the first bull rider to make a qualified ride on the great V-61," the message says. Ray White Rural and Livestock chairman Paul White told AAP Mr Maher was well-respected and liked in the industry. He says the 48-year-old father of four was "energetic" and "very skilled." "He is one of the best, if not the best, livestock agents I have seen," Mr White said. Mr Maher was promoted to head Ray White's national livestock business last year after about three years with the company. He had a passion for mentoring young agents, Mr White said. "He is a great loss to us," he said. He knew all of the Ray White family intimately, my brother and me and all of our family who work in the business. We are all shattered. He was so highly regarded. The wreckage was found 2km northwest of the airport in a cow paddock. Police Inspector Roger Whyte says debris was scattered 500 metres from the wreck. "It was an awful scene - not very nice to look at," Mr Whyte told reporters in Roma. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is sending investigators to the scene.