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Understanding the factors behind the fatal crash of pilot James O'Connell

Following the tragic death of pilot James O'Connell during a performance at the West Coast Air Show, aviation expert Dr. Guy Leitch discusses the critical factors that led to the incident and the importance of safety standards in airshow performances.

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Pilot survives microlight crash near Groutville, KZN

On Sunday, a microlight crashed near Groutville, prompting a rapid response from IPSS Medical Rescue, who stabilised the seriously injured pilot before transporting him to a medical facility.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Sarene Kloren|Published

WATCH: Miraculous escape for passengers after Delta Airlines plane crash lands, bursts into flames

Delta Airlines confirms that all 80 passengers aboard a flight that crash-landed in Toronto have survived, with 21 injured passengers receiving medical attention.

News World
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Fatal Philippines plane crash: Four dead after aircraft hits buffalo

A tragic plane crash on a farm in southern Philippines has claimed four lives, with the aircraft splitting in half after colliding with a water buffalo.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Two killed in California plane crash, 18 left injured

A small plane crashed into a commercial building in California on Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring 18 others, police said.

News World
AFP|Published

Swiss Airlines cabin crew member dies after smoke forced an emergency landing

A Swiss International Airlines cabin crew member on an aeroplane forced to make an emergency landing due to smoke inside the aircraft has died, the flag carrier said on Monday.

News World
Sarene Kloren|Published

World leaders express condolences as South Korea mourns deadliest plane crash

World leaders have extend their sympathies following South Korea's devastating plane tragedy.

News World
AFP|Published

Muan Airport plane crash: Jeju Air Flight 2216 leaves 179 feared dead in South Korea

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok to South Korea crashed on arrival December 29, leaving 167 confirmed dead, with a bird strike and adverse weather conditions cited as likely causes.

News World
AFP|Published

Plane crash in South Korea leaves 96 dead

A plane crash in South Korea has left 96 people dead, with only two survivors rescued so far.

News World
Sarene Kloren|Published