Two dead after light aircraft crash in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape

One occupant of the aircraft died at the scene, and the other in the hospital.

Two people lost their lives when a light aircraft crashed near Plettenberg Bay Airport on Monday evening, the Western Cape Government Health’s emergency medical service confirmed to the media, Knysna-Plett Herald reports.

“Two male patients were trapped in the aircraft,” department spokesperson Deanna Bessick said.

“Sadly, one was fatally injured on the scene and the other passed away in hospital.”

“Our sincere condolences to the family of the two deceased.”

The scene of the crash on Monday night. Image: Supplied.

It is also not yet clear what caused the crash.

The wreckage of the aircraft is currently in the Plettenberg Bay Airport Business Park.

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