WATCH: Search for missing pilot continues

After being called off shortly after sunset last night (Thursday), the search for the missing pilot whose light aircraft crashed into the sea off Durban yesterday afternoon has resumed.

The rescue operation was launched on Thursday afternoon after the aircraft crashed into the sea in Durban.

All services were quickly on scene at Durban’s North Beach, including Transport MEC Siboniso Duma.

Speaking from the scene, Duma said the aircraft formed part of an airshow taking place at Virginia Airport on the sidelines of the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Global Summit 2025.

The SA Civil Aviation Authority confirmed in a statement that the accident occurred at approximately 1.45pm.

According to the report, the aircraft was performing its final display when it crashed into the sea.

“The Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) has taken over and will be conducting an investigation,” said Transport MEC Siboniso Duma.

“We will await more information from the AIID and other relevant authorities,” he concluded.

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