A 24-year-old pilot was killed and her passenger seriously injured when their aircraft crashed in Lanseria.

According to police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, the Cessna aircraft with two occupants, a man and a woman, crashed near Hartbeespoort at approximately 10:15 on Thursday.

Pretoria Rekord reports that Mickyla Steyn (24) was declared dead on the scene while her passenger was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital.

“Police are investigating a culpable homicide case. Investigation into the matter, including by [the] South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), is underway.”

Meanwhile, the Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) has confirmed that the crash involved a Cessna 210 with registration ZS-MZJ.

“The aircraft departed from Lanseria International Airport before crashing moments after takeoff, within the perimeter of the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve.”

“AIID has dispatched investigators to the site. A preliminary report will be published on the SACAA website within 30 days [of] the date of this accident.

“The AIID extends its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and injured.”

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