Steelpoort aviator and businessman Jeff Mabuza dies tragically in Mbombela Plane Crash. Let’s see more details about the tragic crash in the following paragraphs.
Mbombela Plane Crash Explained
The crash occurred west of the old Nelspruit Airfield on January 30 at about 15:30. Steelpoort businessman Jeff Mabuza has been identified as the pilot who tragically died in the light aircraft crash outside Mbombela yesterday afternoon, January 30.
Tributes for the well-loved aviator have begun pouring in from friends on Facebook. Emer-G-Med received reports of the crash just before 16:00 and rushed to the scene on a private farm west of the old airfield.
South African Civil Aviation Authority spokesperson Sisa Majola says their Accident and Incident Investigations Division was on-site to collect evidence and information for their investigation.
WATCH: Two die in Mbombela plane crash near old Nelspruit Airport https://t.co/4YKzD9GPv1 pic.twitter.com/XCK5ebrEOU
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Preliminary Investigations as per the Reports
“It is unclear from where the aircraft took off or where it was headed.” According to Majola, if a serious safety problem is found, the investigative team would quickly inform the concerned parties so that proper action may be taken.
The preliminary report will be released 30 days after the disaster. Lowvelder is aware of the pilot’s identity but will withhold it until it is certain that the pilot’s kin has been notified.
What happened to Steelpoort aviator Jeff Mabuza?
Mabuza is said to have been a passionate pilot with a love of flying, and it was said his death was a huge loss to the aviation world. An avid aviator and beloved businessman from Steelport in Limpopo died in a light aircraft crash near the old Nelspruit Airfield outside Mbombela yesterday afternoon.
Jeff Mabuza has been described as a passionate pilot with tributes pouring in on Facebook after his death. “There was one occupant onboard who sustained fatal injuries,” says Majola. “It is not clear where the aircraft departed from or what its intended destination was.”
Civil Aviation Authority on aircraft crash near Mbombela
A preliminary report on the aircraft crash will be released by the South African Civil Aviation Authority within the next 30 days. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is currently investigating the crash of a light aircraft on a private farm west of the old Nelspruit Airfield this afternoon, January 30.
A statement by the SACAA’s spokesperson, Sisa Majola, this evening said its Accident and Incident Investigations Division is on-site to start the process of evidence collection and to gather the information that will define the scope of the investigation.
“There was one occupant onboard who sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft itself sustained substantial damage,” said Majola.
Condolence Posted on Social Media
Collins Rick Saps expressed his condolences to his boss on social Media. It is very Devastating news for everybody.
Hi All,
It is with great regret and a lot of sadness that I must inform you that our boss Jeff Mabuza has passed away. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Mabuza family. Today we lost a great man and his absence will be felt for a long time.
Shernil Posted
Condolences to the family. We pray for strength and peace during this time. Rest in peace, Jeff
Amanda Posted
RIP in peace Jeff, my sincere condolences to his family and friends, and may God comfort you.
Andre Todd Posted
So sad for your loved ones. My condolences to your family and friends, May your dear soul rest in peace.
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