The Accidents and Incidents Investigations Division (AIID) can confirm that a second missing aircraft has been found in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands this morning, Thursday 16 October 2025.
The Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) said an investigation has been launched, to determine the cause of two aircraft accidents that claimed two pilots in KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.
The ARCC said both aircrafts had departed in a loose formation from Secunda Airport (Mpumalanga) en route to Margate Airport on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.
The aircrafts were reported missing in inclement weather, and the ARCC immediately launched a search that led to the successful recovery of both aircraft.
“The first missing aircraft, with a fatality of the one occupant on board, was found on Wednesday evening in Nottingham, also in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.
“The Accidents and Incidents Investigations Division (AIID) can confirm that a second missing aircraft has been found in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands this morning, Thursday 16 October 2025.
“The ARCC confirmed the aircraft wreckage was located at approximately 7am in the Boston area.
“The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, was fatally injured and the aircraft substantially damaged,” read a statement from the ARCC.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority, ARCC and other relevant bodies, have launched investigations into the accidents.
Meanwhile, Transport MEC Siboniso Duma, said one of the pilots is from India, and his remains will be shortly repatriated.
“First and foremost, we wish to express our deepest condolences to the families of the two pilots who died when the two light aircraft crashed in Nottingham Road and North of Boston respectively.
“I have tasked my office to be closer to the families of both pilots.
“We want to assist in whatever way possible as part of easing the burden on the shoulders of both families.
In particular, the process of repatriating the remains of one pilot from India will begin,” said Duma.
