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The Citizen
2 days 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
The Citizen
20-05-2025
- The Citizen
SA Civil Aviation probes cause of aircraft crash in Mpumalanga
According to the police, 39-year-old Quinton Steyn and his wife, 38-year-old Lizette Steyn, tragically lost their lives in a light aircraft crash. The Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has 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 on Sunday. The couple was reportedly travelling from Nelspruit to Middelburg, where they resided at the time of the crash. ALSO READ: Pilot tragically killed in crash at West Coast Airshow in Western Cape [VIDEO] Aircraft crash SACAA spokesperson Sisa 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 is on site this morning to collate evidence that will form part of a preliminary report that will be published on the SACAA website in 30 days. 'The AIID extends its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased,' Majola said. Airshow crash In March, a pilot was killed when the aircraft crashed during the West Coast Airshow at the Saldanha Airfield in the Western Cape. Videos shared on social media show the plane ascending, spinning mid-air, descending rapidly before plummeting to the ground and bursting into flames. 'There is one confirmed fatality, a pilot on board an Impala Aircraft (Registration: ZU-IMP). The AIID is working with the event safety officers to collate preliminary information. 'The AIID will provide a public update from the scene, should this be deemed necessary. A preliminary report will be published on the SACAA website 30 days from the day of the accident,' Majola said. ALSO READ: Court rules against ex-Civil Aviation Authority executive's 'false and malicious' claims
The Citizen
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Acsa loses appeal for control of baggage screening services at airports
Acsa wants to take control of baggage screening and has issued a R3.15 billion tender for it. The Airports Company of South Africa (Acsa) and the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) have suffered a legal blow in their battle with Aviation Co-ordination Services (ACS) to take control of baggage control screening. This comes after the Gauteng High Court dismissed the urgent appeal by Acsa and SACAA on Friday, which barred it from bidding for or purchasing baggage screening equipment. Judgment on airport equipment The court judgment by Jude Twala upholds the high court's order on 5 November 2024, requiring Acsa and SACAA to allow ACS to replace the relevant equipment at OR Tambo and King Shaka International Airports while a main review case is still before the courts. It confirmed that the critical replacement of old hold baggage screening (HBS) equipment may proceed at the international airports, which is needed to ensure public safety and airport efficiency. ALSO READ: Acsa interdicted from adjudicating and awarding R3bn tender Acsa baggage services In May 2023, Acsa announced plans to terminate ACS's more than two-decade role in providing baggage screening services. It said it intended to take over these services directly. Acsa argued that it was supposed to be responsible for the baggage services, and that ACS had been running the services without a formal tender, which means Acsa was in breach of the procurement rules for state-owned entities. However, ACS contends that the airline is responsible for providing HBS services at airports, with ACS legally mandated by the airlines to operate and manage the services. ACS appeal In response, ACS approached the courts to review and set aside Acsa's decision to insource HBS services, including issuing a R3.15 billion tender for HBS equipment and force SACAA to approve the replacement of four backup baggage screening equipment at OR Tambo and King Shaka airports. In November last year, the court ordered that SACAA must approve the replacement and allow the process to be completed within 10 days of the order being made. Acsa and SACAA then sought to suspend these directives through an appeal, arguing that they should not be enforced while broader legal proceedings, mainly the review of Acsa's plan to insource HBS services, are ongoing. However, the High Court judgment on Friday dismissed this appeal, affirming that these orders remain operational and enforceable during the review process. 'The replacement of these units is essential to maintaining uninterrupted, internationally compliant baggage screening services at South Africa's major airports. We are pleased that the court has recognised the urgency and importance of this work, and that we can now move forward in the interests of all airline passengers,' said Duke Phahla, CEO of ACS. ACSA tenders Acsa has a fraught history of dealing with large tenders. In August last year, despite stating that there were no allegations of irregularities, Acsa suspended its chief information officer in relation to a technology tender. Mthokozisi Mncwabe had been placed on precautionary suspension after 'prima facie evidence of wrongdoing' was uncovered in a biometric and digital identity technology project. This came despite Acsa previously stating before the High Court that there were no irregularities in the procurement processes. The contract, worth R115 million, was awarded to French multinational technology company IDEMIA, with a requirement that at least 30% of the value be subcontracted to a South African, black-owned enterprise. IDEMIA partnered with the local company InfoVerge, but the relationship eventually deteriorated. Security tender Also last year, the court halted Acsa from awarding an airport security tender to a non-compliant service provider since 2018. This followed allegations made by the South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union (Satawu) that Acsa unlawfully awarded the contract to Checkport SA, 'a foreign-owned company that has no requisite expertise'. NOW READ: Acsa wants a look over in fight over baggage screening services
Russia Today
24-03-2025
- General
- Russia Today
Pilot dies in air show plane crash (VIDEO)
A test pilot has died after his aircraft crashed during a performance at the West Coast Air Show in Saldanha, South Africa, on Saturday. James O'Connell was piloting an Impala Mark 1 to demonstrate its capabilities to thousands of spectators. During one of the final maneuvers of O'Connell's performance, the aircraft suddenly lost altitude and entered a steep dive before crashing into a grassy area. 'He was in a serious deep dive and went straight into the ground. There was no sign of any attempt to eject,' air show commentator Brian Emmenis said. Emergency services arrived within minutes and found the wreckage engulfed in flames. Despite their efforts, O'Connell was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported among spectators or event staff. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and the South African Air Force's accident unit have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. READ MORE: Deadly cyclone hits African nation (VIDEO) The West Coast Air Show referred to O'Connell as a highly decorated, retired South African Air Force officer with more than 36 years of aviation experience. According to the event organizers, he accumulated over 4,000 flight hours in helicopters and an additional 1,600 hours in fixed-wing aircraft. .mediaplayer { min-height: 150px; } .jwplayer .jw-controls .jw-controlbar .jw-icon-cc { display: none; } .media__video_noscript { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 100%; width: 100%; } .full_transcript_text { display: block; }
