MOKOPANE – Police spokesperson Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe says two people were flying in a micro aeroplane from the Mokopane airport on Saturday afternoon.
After leaving the airport, the plane crashed into a mountain, police were summoned and a search ensued.
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“The search and rescue team failed to reach the accident scene because it was not accessible, however, back up was sought from the SANDF and the body of the deceased was successfully retrieved,” Ngoepe explained.
The wreckage of the aircraft was found with both occupants still inside.
The deceased, who was the pilot, was identified as Nicholas Daniels (37) from Bredell, Kempton Park.
The passenger, a 46-year-old man from Benoni in Gauteng, sustained minor injuries.
“He was airlifted by the Military helicopter to a hospital in Johannesburg for medical treatment.
Ngoepe says the cause of this accident is unknown but the investigations will tell as they are still unfolding.
