By: Natasha Archary
The South African Police Service (SAPS) have confirmed that five people have died after a police aircraft crashed at the Rand Airport, Germiston on Tuesday, 30 August.
SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Athlenda Mathe who addressed media after the crash, said there were five SAPS members on board the plane and the pilot.
“On board were five passengers and the pilot. All five passengers have sadly lost their lives. The pilot is critically injured and has been taken to a nearby hospital for further medical care. Authorities are on the scene to establish the cause of the accident.”
Colonel Athlenda Mathe
All five members were confirmed dead at the scene of the crash, while the pilot was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries.
The cause of the crash is not yet determined but the sources say the plane crashed shortly after take-off.
According to Colonel Mathe, the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is investigating the cause of the crash.
SAPS have not released the names of the deceased but said an update will be given as soon as more information is made available.
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