Test pilot James O’Connell died after he suddenly lost altitude when he attempted to pull one of his final maneuvers in the ...

An investigation has been launched by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and the South African Air Force's ...

Renowned pilot James O’Connell tragically lost his life when the Impala Mark 1 he was flying crashed in front of horrified ...

The organisers of the West Coast Airshow confirmed a fatal accident involving highly skilled and respected test pilot James O ...

Spectators have shared their shock and horror as they watched a decorated South African Air Force pilot crash to his death at ...

A fatal crash at the West Coast Saldanha Bay Air Show claimed the life of test pilot James O’Connell. His Impala Mark 1 ...

The skies above Saldanha Airport were meant to be filled with awe and excitement. Instead, tragedy struck on Saturday when an ...

A pilot died after his plane crashed at the West Coast Air Show in Saldanha, South Africa, on Saturday. Copyright 2025 The ...

A veteran test pilot has died after the vintage combat jet he was flying crashed at an air show in South Africa.

The South African Civil Aviation Authority and the South African Air Force’s accident unit are investigating the incident.

Video shows the plane spinning mid-air before plummeting to the ground. The pilot was "highly skilled and respected" and ...