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Aviation investigator explains what might have gone wrong in Durban plane crash

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We are devastated after a video went viral of a pilot crashing into the ocean at Battery Beach during an aerobatic display on Thursday afternoon.

Wouter Botes is a multi-talented aviation professional a pilot, test pilot, maintenance expert, media presenter, and tenacious aviation investigator. He joined Darren, Sky, and Carmen on East Coast Breakfast on Friday morning.
15 Aug 1AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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