Video: 2 injured as light aircraft crash-lands near Thembalethu

Two people sustained minor injuries when their light aircraft, an Aero Commander, made an emergency landing on a farm in the southern parts of Thembalethu, George, this morning.

George Herald reports there were no fatalities.

The Garden Route District Municipality said the two injured crew members were taken to hospital for treatment.

Witness account

A witness, Eltrise Baadjies from Pacaltsdorp, said he was chatting to a friend when his friend suddenly asked: “What is wrong with that airplane?”

“I looked up and saw an airplane going down to the ground,” said Baadjies.

He said he initially thought it was a passenger plane, but later saw photos on social media showing it was a small aircraft.

“I called the Thembalethu police and was told an aircraft had made an emergency landing. I am happy that no one was seriously hurt,” he said.

Emergency services respond

Emergency services at the scene included Metro Emergency Services, the police and fire and rescue services from both the district and George Municipality.

Southern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Chris Spies said emergency crews were deployed to Potgieter Farm near Thembalethu at about 10:00.

The matter has been handed over to the South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa) for further investigation.

George Herald has sent a media enquiry to Sacaa and will update its response once received.

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