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Student pilot dies in crash
A student crashed a microlight west of Akasia on Sunday morning.
A 27-year-old student pilot died while flying a microlight west of Akasia on Sunday morning.
Pretoria North police spokesperson Lieutenant Rebecca Phatlhane said the accident occurred at 08:30.
“The pilot a male, was flying alone when he crashed on plot 119, on the R513, just west of Akasia. He was declared dead on the scene.”
She said the student’s instructor would notify the family of the accident.
“The cause of the accident is not yet clear, but police are investigating,” said Phatlhane.
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