https://www.capetownetc.com/featured/li ... ellenboschLight aircraft makes emergency landing in Stellenbosch
Published by Robyn Simpson on June 1, 2022
A light aircraft made an “emergency landing” on the R44 close to Winery Road in the Stellenbosch Winelands today, reports Stellenbosch Municipality.
According to ER24, two men were injured after their light aircraft crashed. “ER24, Western Cape Fire and Metro Rescue arrived to find the wrecked aircraft in the middle of the busy road. Two men were seen seated near the aircraft,” the statement reads.
Medics assessed the men and found that one had sustained serious injuries while the other had escaped with minor injuries. Fortunately, there were no fatalities. ER24 reported: “The patients were treated and provided with pain-relief medication before being transported to Mediclinic Stellenbosch for urgent care.”
This incident’s details are unknown, but local authorities were on the scene for further investigations. Traffic will be diverted at the Annandale intersection, as per the Stellenbosch Municipality.
Bad day near Stellenbosch.
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Bad day near Stellenbosch.
Flying out of my favourite airfield...
Though you remain
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
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Re: Bad day near Stellenbosch.
At least they managed to miss Woody's favourite winery! 
Though you remain
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."