A light aircraft crashed in South Africa, killing one person; a second plane remains missing amid ongoing search efforts.

A Sling light aircraft, en route from Secunda to Margate, crashed in South Africa’s Midlands region on October 15, 2025, killing its sole occupant. The wreckage was found after the plane sent a Mayday call. Search efforts continue for a second missing aircraft, hampered by poor weather and thick fog. Authorities have not released details about the second plane or its occupants, and the search is ongoing with multiple agencies involved.