For immediate release

14 August 2025

AIID MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE DURBAN NORTH AIRSHOW ACCIDENT

The Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) confirms an aircraft crash at an Airshow held at the Durban North Beach near Suncoast Casino in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday, 14 August 2025.

The accident occurred at approximately 13.45pm when the ZS-AEC Extra 300 aircraft that was performing its final display crashed into the sea.

The Emergency Medical Services and law enforcement immediately attended to the scene.

The AIID will provide updates as soon as further information is available.

ENDS

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