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Plane crashes while another goes missing on training flight in KZN
Plane crashes while another goes missing on training flight in KZN
A plane, bound for Ladysmith, reportedly had to turn back after aborting a landing attempt at Ladysmith Airfield, crashing somewhere between Ladysmith and Greytown last night (June 8).
According to a source, the aircraft – one of three – diverted to Greytown after it became too dark to land. The first of the three planes, however, managed to land. The third plane has been reported missing, with police search & rescue and other agencies busy trying to find the literally vanished without a trace.
It is unknown how many people were onboard the missing plane.
All three planes had taken off from Virginia airfield shortly after 15:00 yesterday afternoon on a training flight.
Miraculously, all three individuals on board the plane that crashed near Greytown survived the crash with only minor injuries.
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According to the Aeronautical Rescue Co-ordination Centre (ARCC), another aircraft has been missing since last night. It is believed that the aircraft was last heard overhead Ladysmith, flying either towards Pietermaritzburg or Greytown.
Aircraft details:
Type: Piper Cherokee
Piper Cherokee Registration: ZS-KFB
ZS-KFB Colour: Blue, Black, and White.
Residents in Ladysmith, Greytown, Newcastle, Pietermaritzburg and nearby rural or mountainous terrain are urged to contact the numbers below should they have any information:
ARCC: 063 505 4164 or 063 505 5485
Read the full story in this week's edition of the Ladysmith Gazette.
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