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26 April 2024

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Three killed, one seriously injured in light aircraft crash just outside eMalahleni, Mpumalanga

​Three people died, including the pilot and one was injured a light aircraft crash just outside eMalahleni in Mpumalanga. The incident happened just after take-off at 15h40 on Sunday, 21 April 2024. South African Civil Aviation Authority spokesperson Sisa Majola said the aircraft was destroyed by fire. Majola said the accident and incident investigations division (AIID) was informed of the accident involving the Cessna 172 aircraft on a private flight between Mbombela and Emalahleni on Sunday. There were two pilots and two passengers on board the aircraft when the accident happened, he said.
 
Legacy Emergency Medical Services, SAPS and Emalahleni Fire Department were dispatched to the crash site. Gavin Cooper from Legacy said they transported one patient to Witbank Hospital. The Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa is investigating the crash.
 
“Three occupants were fatally injured and one suffered serious injuries,” said Majola.
 
The AIID team has been dispatched to the site to collect evidence that will define the scope of the investigation and a preliminary report will be issued 30 days after the accident, he added.
 
Sources: Witbank News, Sowetan

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