Instructor, student escape aircraft crash with no injuries

AN aircraft instructor and his student had a narrow escape when they crashed while conducting a final evaluation flight test for a private pilot licence in Alberton, Gauteng.

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The aircraft experienced engine failure, according to the City of Ekurhuleni. They were forced to make an emergency landing at the Hoérskool Alberton rugby field. City of Ekurhuleni spokesperson Tikkie MacDonald said they crashed into the school's tuckshop.

"Firefighters from the City of Ekurhuleni were immediately dispatched to the scene. The instructor and student were conducting a final evaluation flight test for a private pilot licence when they experienced engine failure, necessitating an emergency landing on the school's rugby field.