RT.com
18 Aug 2025, 21:55 GMT+10
Andrew Blackwood-Murrays aircraft crashed into the sea during an air show
South African authorities are searching for missing pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray for a fourth day after his Extra 300 aircraft plunged into the sea during an aviation display on Thursday near Durban.
The wreckage of the plane has been located and retrieved, but the pilot remains unaccounted for.
Multi-agency teams, including ALS Paramedics, Police Search and Rescue divers, NSRI units, the South African Navy, the SACAA, ARCC, and the Accident and Incident Investigation Division, are continuing systematic search operations.
Authorities underscore the ongoing challenge of locating Blackwood-Murray, even as favourable weather and sea conditions have allowed the search to persist uninterrupted.
The eThekwini Municipality has closed Battery Beach and surrounding areas to the public in support of safety and ongoing operations.
Family, colleagues, and the wider aviation community remain in deep anguish over the incident.
Urgent appeals have been made to the public and maritime community to report any additional debris or leads to support recovery efforts. Reports can be made to the Police (10111), NSRI (087 094 9774), or via marine VHF to Durban Radio or Port Control.
First published by IOL
(RT.com)
Get a daily dose of Kenya Star news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Kenya Star.
More InformationAndrew Blackwood-Murrays aircraft crashed into the sea during an air show South African authorities are searching for missing pilot...
(250818) -- ANTANANARIVO, Aug. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Participants pose for a group photo during the 45th Ordinary Summit of the Southern...
Moscow steps up its support for the Sahel nations aiding them in securing sovereignty, particularly through advancements in e-governance...
Moscow steps up its support for the Sahel nations aiding them in securing sovereignty, particularly through advancements in e-governance...
Russia steps up its support for the Sahel nations aiding them in securing sovereignty, particularly through advancements in e-governance...
What began as curiosity -- and a touch of culture shock -- ended with newfound confidence in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for...
DUBLIN, Ireland: Former president Mary Robinson has voiced shock and outrage over what she described as mass starvation in Gaza. ...
BRUSSELS, 18th August, 2025 (WAM) -- The European Union imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia worth around 4.48 billion...
No deal, but still a win: how both Russia and the US left Alaska stronger The meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in...
The Indian prime minister spoke to the Russian president ahead of US-Ukraine talks in Washington Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Russia has long warned about the global spread of Kievs malevolent acts, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova has said The attack...
Washington [US], August 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has abandoned his earlier demand for Russian President Vladimir Putin to...
