Search underway in KZN for missing aircraft
The Department of Transport and Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal is working with experts from the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) to find a light aircraft that went missing on Sunday.
Three people are on board the missing aircraft, which departed Virginia Airport around 3 pm on Sunday and failed to reach its alternate destination.
The aircraft was last tracked flying over Ladysmith, heading south towards Pietermaritzburg or Greytown.
Spokesperson for the Transport Department in the province, Ndabezintle Sbiya, said they are working with the South African Police Service in Greytown and other key experts who will ensure the successful search and rescue operation.
“Understanding severe weather patterns as forecast by the SA Weather Services, we have made a decision to assist ARCC in their search and rescue operations.
“Head of the Department Siboniso Mbheli is ensuring the coordination of KZN Transport Forums in Umgungundlovu and Uthukela districts, activation of structures and leaders of communities to be part of the search and rescue team in the primary area identified by ARCC.”
Sibiya said they are in constant communication with the families of the individuals and the missing pilot.
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