By Obakeng Maje
Mahikeng-Two people who died in an accident when aircraft crashed into Modimola dam, near Mahikeng has been identified.
A local aircraft crashed on Tuesday after it allegedly experienced mechanical problems.
The police divers were brought in from Potchefstroom to help and retrieve the bodies of victims.
“The search was adjourned on Tuesday after poor visibility in the area. Police resumed the search yesterday and two bodies were recovered late yesterday” Brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.
The wreckage was also brought to the surface.
“Victims were identified as Marthinus Steyn(54) who was instructor and Narco van Straaten(23) who is believed to be a pilot learner” Ngubane said.
The cause of the crashed is yet unknown and police are investigating.
Civil Aviation company also launched their own investigations to discover the cause.
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