The Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) has confirmed a crash that involved a Rockwell 500S light aircraft near George, in the Western Cape in which two people sustained slight injuries.

A light aircraft crashed earlier this morning south of Tembalethu, George.https://t.co/yhM7XvzAnx#ArriveAlive #Aviation #PlaneCrash pic.twitter.com/laFnt3gVVj

— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) August 23, 2025

According to an eyewitness, Thembelani Masibhunge, the aircraft came from the direction of the ocean and it was banking from side to side. It made a turn towards the graveyard, crash through a fence then skided for a few meters before making a left turn and stopping #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/TxesgldW4i

— Sphiwe Hobasi (@MrCow_man) August 23, 2025

The South African Civil Aviation Authority’s (SACAA) Spokesperson, Sisa Majola, says preliminary information indicates a double engine failure approximately 15km from the George Airport.

A light aircraft crash landed at a farm in Thembalethu, George. 2 crew members are receiving treatment for minor injuries in hospital. Emergency crews, including those from ACSA, responded to the scene. The incident occurred about a kilometer from the ocean.#sabcnews pic.twitter.com/CJOI23zLYh

— Sphiwe Hobasi (@MrCow_man) August 23, 2025

“The aircraft departed from the Vereeniging Airport with an intent of landing at George Airport with two occupants on board, one a pilot, one a passenger. Both the occupants were taken to a nearby hospital,” says Majola.

He says the AIID will now publish a preliminary report on the SACAA website in 30 days of the day of the accident.