Civil Aviation Authority investigating West Coast Airshow crash

Visitors to the airshow looked on in horror as the Impala aircraft crashed this afternoon. The incident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Authority.

March 22, 2025
Caxton Reporter Less than a minute
The moment an Impala aircraft crashed at the West Coast Airshow. Photo: Screenshot/Facebook

The Civil Aviation Authority’s Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) confirmed that they are investigating the crash of an Impala aeroplane at the West Coast Airshow this afternoon.

The crash occurred during a live demonstration at the airshow this afternoon, shocking onlookers.

The AIID said the crash site has been secured pending the arrival of the investigation team.

Also read: Watch: Impala crashes at West Coast Airshow

The division said it will provide a public update from the scene if it is deemed necessary.

 

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March 22, 2025
Caxton Reporter Less than a minute

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Jana Boshoff

Jana works as a senior support specialist for Caxton digital. Before that she was a journalist at the Middelburg Observer 15 years where she won numerous awards including Sanlam's Up and Coming Journalist, Caxton Multimedia Journalist of the Year, and several investigative awards. She is passionate about people and the stories untold.
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