Pilot killed after an aircraft crashed at Lanseria International Airport shortly after takeoff
The South African Civil Aviation Authority’s (SACCA) accident and incident division confirmed the crash involving a Cessna 210 aircraft.
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JOHANNESBURG - A pilot has been killed after an aircraft crashed on Thursday, shortly after takeoff at the Lanseria International Airport north-west of Johannesburg.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority’s (SACCA) accident and incident division confirmed the crash involving a Cessna 210 aircraft.
The aircraft went down within the perimeter of the rhino and lion nature reserve.
It’s unclear at this stage where it was headed.
SACCA spokesperson Sisa Majola says one other person was on board.
“The passenger was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital. AID has dispatched investigators to the site. A preliminary report will be published on the SACAA website in 30 days from the date of this accident. The aid extends its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and injured.”