New Delhi, March 24 -- A tragic incident unfolded at the West Coast Saldanha Bay Air Show in South Africa on Saturday when a test pilot lost control of his aircraft, resulting in a fatal crash. The accident occurred in front of thousands of horrified spectators.

The pilot, identified as James O'Connell, was flying an Impala Mark 1 aircraft when he suddenly lost altitude while performing a maneuver. According to a statement from the air show organisers, the plane spiraled downward before crashing into a grassy area.

"There was no sign of any attempt to eject. The crowd remained behind the barriers, totally stunned," officials said.

Emergency services immediately responded to the scene, but O'Connell was pronounced dead on impact. No inj...