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EWN reports that the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation division is investigating two plane crashes that claimed three lives in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
On Sunday, a light aircraft went missing with the three occupants on board, and was recovered on Monday. The plane was part of a formation involving three planes from Durban to Pretoria when the incident occurred. The three planes left Virginia Airport in Durban, in a loose formation, heading to Pretoria. The planes had the intent of refuelling in Ladysmith on Sunday night. However, due to the lack of night facilities at the Ladysmith airport, the formation diverted to the nearby Greytown Airport, where the first plane crashed into a bushy terrain. The pilot was unharmed. The second plane landed safely, but the third one was only found on Monday morning, with all three occupants dead. KZN Department of Transport spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya, indicated that the MEC’s office was in touch with the family of the late student pilot Nqobisile Biyela, who was killed. Her mother, Ms Zama Biyela, was said to be devastated following the loss of such a talented young lady who had a bright future in the aviation industry.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Nhlanhla Mabaso at EWN
- Read too, Three dead after aircraft crashes in KwaZulu-Natal, at News24 (subscription / trial registration required)
- And also, Student pilot who died in KZN aircraft crash identified, three confirmed dead, at The Mercury
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