US EditionHorror Saldanha plane crash: Tributes pour in for James O’Connell
- James O'Connell died in a plane crash during a performance at the West Coast Air Show in Saldanha, South Africa, while performing a routine display on an Impala Mark 1 aircraft.
- The aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude and entered a steep dive before crashing in front of spectators, with no attempt to eject reported.
- Emergency services responded immediately, and O'Connell was pronounced dead on impact, with no injuries occurring among the crowd.
- An investigation into the crash has been launched by the South African Civil Aviation Authority, which is looking into the circumstances of the incident.
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Shocking video: Plane nosedives in fatal crash at South African Air Show
A fatal crash at the West Coast Saldanha Bay Air Show claimed the life of test pilot James O’Connell. His Impala Mark 1 aircraft lost control mid-maneuver and spiraled downward, crashing into a grassy area.
The moment an aerobatic plane crashes during a demonstration in South Africa. The pilot died
A pilot has died after his plane crashed during an air show in South Africa, Sky News reports. The accident took place on Saturday in the town of Saldanha, located about 110 kilometers from the capital Cape Town.
News in a minute | Veteran pilot in Saldanha Airshow crash identified
Watch the full version of the “RIP: Veteran pilot killed in Saldanha airshow crash named“ article – in a minute. Organisers of the West Coast Airshow have named the veteran pilot who crashed in an Impala Mark 1 aircraft during Saturday’s flying display in Saldanha Airshow crash as respected test pilot James O’Connell. “It is with profound sadness that the organisers of the West Coast Airshow confirm a fatal accident involving James O’Connell, a …
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