Man dies in Bronkhorstspruit plane crash

A man died when his light aircraft crashed at a nature reserve in Bronkhorstspruit on Tuesday, November 7.

Netcare 911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst said paramedics were called to the scene at 17:23 where they found the crumbled remains of a two-seater light aircraft.

“One person, an adult male, who was also the only occupant on board, was assessed; however, he showed no signs of life and was sadly declared deceased on the scene,” he said.

“All necessary authorities were on the scene.”