Durban rescue teams search for pilot who crashed into ocean
The search for a pilot whose plane crashed into the sea near North Beach in Durban is underway.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority says the plane was participating in an airshow and was performing its final aerial display when it crashed.
Pieces of the light aircraft have been brought to shore at Pirates Beach on the Durban Beachfront, as the search for the pilot continues.
Two helicopters are on scene with lifeguards searching a specific area in the water.
READ: Light aircraft crashes into ocean in Durban
Other emergency medical services and police were immediately on scene after the crash.
It has been confirmed that only one person, the pilot, was on board.
Lifeguards, metro police, search and rescue units and different paramedic groups are on scene.
Department of Transport MEC Siboniso Duma is at the scene as well.
🚨 BREAKING: A search is underway for the pilot of a light aircraft that crashed into the ocean at Pirates Beach, Durban. The ZS-AEC Extra 300 went down during the Durban North Airshow. Emergency crews and helicopters are on site. pic.twitter.com/v7ycYcts2I
— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) August 14, 2025
Find us on social media
Follow the ECR Newswatch WhatsApp channel here
We are also on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter)
MORE ON ECR:
