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Three die in SA Air Force crash─── CHRISTAL-LIZE CHRISTAL-LIZE 15:57 Tue, 17 Jun 2014
Christal-Lize Muller
Nelspruit - Three members of the South African Air Force died this morning when a Cessna Caravan C208 aircraft crashed between Lydenburg and Nelspruit in Mpumalanga.
Spokesperson for the South African National Defence Force, Siphiwe Dlamini, has confirmed to OFM News that the aircraft, traditionally used for light transport, carried five occupants during a so called force preparation.
According to Dlamini the two injured were airlifted to Mediclinic Nelspruit. They are in a stable condition. The cause of the accident is still unknown.
The Cessna Caravan is often used in Bloemfontein for para-shooting and military air transport. It is operated by 41 Squadron Air Force Base in Waterkloof.
The Cessna Caravan is often used in Bloemfontein for para-shooting and military air transport. It is operated by 41 Squadron Air Force Base in Waterkloof.
This is the first fatal SA Air Force crash this year.
Siphiwe Dlamini:
