Two pilots dead after plane crash in Eastern Cape Posted by Anita Froneman on 29 June 2022 Two pilots, 33-year-old Oyit Ajack and 25-year-old Bhadresh Kadiwar have died after an air crash on a farm near Gqeberha on 25 June. The NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) was alerted by the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) of a light aircraft overdue at a Gqeberha airfield during a flight from Kenton-On-Sea. Police K9 Search and Rescue, Police divers, NSRI Gqeberha, Eastern Cape EMS, volunteer medics from Port Alfred, SA National Parks rangers, and The Mountain Club of South Africa were all involved in the search operation that went on through the night. The plane was later found on a farm in the Kinkelbos area. Police have opened an inquest docket and the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) has launched an investigation. A memorial service will be held for Ajack and Kadiwar at the Algeo Flying Club on 29 June. Picture: Algoa Flying Club ALSO READ Fastjet adds second flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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