Plane crashes at Maun airport

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A small trainer aircraft belonging to Wilderness Air caused a stir when it crashed at Maun Airport.The aircraft was on a training flight when the accident occurred, The Monitor has learnt.

It seems that the instructing pilot, a young South African, attempted to simulate engine failure after take off, but ended up demonstrating a proper crash to his student.

The crew were lucky to escape with minor injuries. Sources in Maun are suggesting that the Civil Aviation Authority is investigating a lack of regard for safety procedures and gross negligence as the root cause of the crash.

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