Overview
- Eastern Cape police said a Robinson helicopter went down on Roodegrond farm at about 7:45 am while spraying crops.
- Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli confirmed an inquest docket and said the pilot’s identity will be withheld pending formal identification.
- Officials reported the aircraft allegedly struck power lines before crashing.
- Local farmer Ruan Scheepers told IOL he was alerted by a worker and arrived to see the aftermath.
- Private security company Exec Ops responded to the scene and said no further details could be shared during the investigation.