Siblings killed in Limpopo plane crash

902 A crime scene expert takes pictures of the scene on 7th street in Linden where 3 men tried to hijack a woman after a chase with the police that started in Robindale. 190208. Picture: Bongiwe Mchunu

902 A crime scene expert takes pictures of the scene on 7th street in Linden where 3 men tried to hijack a woman after a chase with the police that started in Robindale. 190208. Picture: Bongiwe Mchunu

Published Jan 8, 2015

Share

Polokwane - A brother and sister were killed when their microlight aircraft crashed on a farm outside Hoedspruit on Thursday, Limpopo police said.

Residents at the farm saw the aircraft go down on Thursday morning, Colonel Ronel Otto said.

An inquest docket had been opened to determine the cause of the accident. The SA Civil Aviation Authority had been informed.

The plane did not catch fire when it crashed and no further damage was reported.

Sapa

Related Topics: