Pilot dies, wife hurt as plane crashes in Zaka

A mid-flight mechanical failure sent a small plane nose-first into trees in rural Masvingo Province, killing the pilot on impact.

The crash in Nyoka Village, Zaka

• A plane went down on March 15 around 11:00 am.
• It was flying from Komani Aerodrome to Chipinda Pools.
• A mechanical fault triggered unusual sounds mid-flight.
• The aircraft swerved, dropped fast, and caught fire.

Pilot dies, wife badly hurt

• Occupants were a married couple, per confirmed sources.
• His wife tried parachuting out before the crash.
• Her chute snagged on the wings and ripped apart.
• She survived with broken legs and severe injuries.

Villagers rushed in to help

• Jairos Nyoka and Jeffrey Nyoka helped recover the body.
• Wreckage was still burning when locals first arrived.
• A mushikashika vehicle rushed the woman to the hospital.
• She kept asking whether her husband had survived.

Identities still unconfirmed officially

• Locals suggested the couple may be Australian nationals.
• Authorities haven't verified that claim yet.
• Ward 2 Councillor Sarah Mamvura visited the site.
• Mamvura spoke directly with first-on-scene witnesses.