Three dead in Windhoek plane crash – News

Three people were killed when a small plane crashed in Windhoek’s Pionierspark residential area on Friday afternoon.

The accident occurred on Rieckmann Street when a plane with three occupants crashed into a house after taking off from Eros airport.

The occupants were two pilots and an aircraft mechanic who were carrying out a maintenance test flight.

A police spokesman, Chief Inspector Elifas Kawinga, said the plane belongs to WestAir.

He said a full report will be issued as soon as an investigation is conducted at the crash site.

“So far, all relevant stakeholders are in place,” he said.