Probe launched after training aircraft crashes in Midrand, seriously injuring two
Motorists were shocked after a light aircraft crashed in Midrand, Gauteng, on Wednesday morning.
Two people were on the aircraft at the time of the incident.
According to a statement released by the Accidents and Incidents Investigations Division (AIID), the incident involved a Piper Cherokee 140 fixed-wing aircraft.
“AIID confirms reports of an accident involving a Piper Cherokee 140 fixed-wing (registration ZS-XPR) in Midrand, Gauteng, this morning, Wednesday, February 4, 2026,” it said.
The AIID said it was a training flight that departed from the Grand Central Airport and confirmed the accident occurred within a nearby Midrand location.
Fortunately, no fatalities were reported.
“On board the aircraft was the flight instructor and a student pilot, with both crew members sustaining serious injuries and being rushed to the hospital. The aircraft was substantially damaged,” it said.
The AIID currently remains on-site for its investigation and said it will be issuing a preliminary report within 30 days of the incident.
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