A Cessna 172 aircraft crashed near Grand Central Airport in Midrand, leaving one person injured. According to IOL, the pilot reportedly experienced engine failure before attempting a forced landing, which resulted in the aircraft being destroyed. An aviation safety investigation into the incident is now under way to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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