
Inquest probe initiated following fatal crop sprayer crash in Ermelo
Ermelo, Conrad Bouwer
29 January
In a devastating incident on Saturday morning, a crop sprayer aircraft crashed in the vicinity of the Ermelo Airfield, claiming the life of the pilot, Ernie Marais (66). The aircraft, with Marais as its sole occupant, went down under unclear circumstances, prompting an immediate response from emergency workers.