A plane with 60 passengers on board has hit a light tower at Perth Airport.

The Cobham Aviation plane collided with the structure as the plane was preparing to take off about 2.20pm on Tuesday.

Terrified passengers described feeling a 'massive jolt', as the aircraft hit the tower.

"Perth Airport can confirm a Cobham Aircraft made impart with a light tower while taxiig in the general aviation area at approximately 2.20pm," Perth Airport said.

The airline confirmed in a statement that the nose of the aircraft was damaged when it was leaving Cobham's ramp.

"None of the 62 passengers or four crew on board were injured," the airline said.

SOURCE: https://www.tori.ng