By Sonica Naudé-Steyn
A pilot, allegedly from East London, died on Saturday when the helicopter he was flying in crashed near Port St Johns.
According to Eastern Cape Department of Health spokesman, Sizwe Kupelo, the helicopter was flying above the Indian Ocean near Port St Johns towards Coffee Bay when the pilot seemingly lost control and crashed into the bushes of Mpande village.
The name of the pilot has not yet been released as investigations into the incident continue. The unidentified pilot died on the scene although villagers had rushed to his aid.
“Community members who witnessed the crash rushed to the scene and managed to move one male from the helicopter. He was flying alone,” concluded Kupelo.
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