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The Citizen
20 hours ago
- The Citizen
Young pilot killed in Lanseria aircraft accident
A 24-year-old pilot was killed and her passenger seriously injured when their aircraft crashed in Lanseria. According to police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, the Cessna aircraft with two occupants, a man and a woman, crashed near Hartbeespoort at approximately 10:15 on Thursday. The young Mickyla Steyn (24) was declared dead on the scene while her passenger was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital. 'Police are investigating a culpable homicide case. Investigation into the matter, including by Civil Aviation Authority, is underway.' Meanwhile, the Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) confirms the accident that involved a Cessna 210 with registration ZS-MZJ. It said the accident happened in Lanseria, Gauteng Province, on Thursday at approximately 10:00 local time. 'The aircraft departed from Lanseria International Airport (FALA) before crashing moments after takeoff, within the perimeter of the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve.' It furthermore said there were two on board the aircraft (pilot and passenger), with the pilot fatally injured. The passenger was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital. 'AIID has dispatched investigators to the site. A preliminary report will be published on the SACAA website within 30 days from the date of this accident. 'The AIID extends its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and injured.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
The Citizen
a day ago
- The Citizen
Young pilot killed in Lanseria aircraft crash
A 24-year-old pilot was killed and her passenger seriously injured when their aircraft crashed in Lanseria. According to police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, the Cessna aircraft with two occupants, a man and a woman, crashed near Hartbeespoort at approximately 10:15 on Thursday. Pretoria Rekord reports that Mickyla Steyn (24) was declared dead on the scene while her passenger was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital. 'Police are investigating a culpable homicide case. Investigation into the matter, including by [the] South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), is underway.' Meanwhile, the Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) has confirmed that the crash involved a Cessna 210 with registration ZS-MZJ. 'The aircraft departed from Lanseria International Airport before crashing moments after takeoff, within the perimeter of the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve.' 'AIID has dispatched investigators to the site. A preliminary report will be published on the SACAA website within 30 days [of] the date of this accident. 'The AIID extends its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and injured.' Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- General
- TimesLIVE
Pilot killed, passenger injured as aircraft crashes
A pilot was killed and a passenger injured when a Cessna 210 aircraft crashed in Gauteng on Thursday morning. The accident and incident investigations division (AIID) of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) said the aircraft departed from Lanseria International Airport at 10am before crashing moments after take-off, within the perimeter of the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve. 'There were two on board the aircraft (pilot and passenger) with the pilot fatally injured. The passenger was seriously injured and airlifted to hospital,' SACAA said. The AIID 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 AIID extends its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and injured.' TimesLIVE
Eyewitness News
4 days ago
- General
- Eyewitness News
Pilot killed after an aircraft crashed at Lanseria International Airport shortly after takeoff
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.'
The Citizen
4 days ago
- The Citizen
Pilot killed, passenger injured in aircraft crash in Lanseria
The aircraft crashed within the perimeter of the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve. A pilot has been killed and a passenger injured in a light aircraft crash in Johannesburg. The accident occurred in Lanseria at about 10 am on Thursday. The Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) is investigating the cause of the Cessna 210 crash. AIID spokesperson Sisa Majola said the aircraft departed from Lanseria International Airport (FALA) and crashed moments after takeoff. Crash Majola said the aircraft crashed within the perimeter of the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve. 'There were two on board the aircraft (pilot and passenger), with the pilot fatally injured. The passenger was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital. 'AIID 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,' Majola said. The AIID has extended its condolences to the family and loved ones of the pilot and the injured passenger. ALSO READ: Creecy steps in to resolve dispute over Acsa baggage screening services Husband and wife killed Last month, the AIID launched an investigation into the cause of a light aircraft crash that claimed the lives of a husband and wife. According to police, 39-year-old Quinton Steyn and his wife, 38-year-old Lizette Steyn, tragically lost their lives in a light aircraft crash near Botshabelo Airfield in Middelburg. The couple was reportedly travelling from Nelspruit to Middelburg, where they resided at the time of the crash. Light aircraft Majola confirmed the accident that involved a Rans Aircraft S10 Sakota (Registration ZS-WXE). 'The aircraft departed from Middleburg Airfield before crashing shortly after take-off within the boundary of the airfield. 'The pilot and passenger on board were declared dead by Emergency Services on arrival. The aircraft was destroyed by the post-impact fire,' said Majola. Majola said the site was secured on Sunday evening and guarded by the South African Police Service (Saps). The AIID extended its condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. ALSO READ: Pilot tragically killed in crash at West Coast Airshow in Western Cape [VIDEO]
