NEWS RELEASE
WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
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(TOWN OF PUSLINCH, ON) - On June 22, 2020 at approximately 11:35 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Puslinch Township Fire Services and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services responded to a report of an airplane crash on the Puslinch-Flamborough Townline.
Investigation revealed that shortly after take-off from a private runway, a small two seater airplane experienced mechanical issues. The pilot attempted to return to the landing strip when the crash occurred. The 63-year-old pilot was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The airplane received moderate damage.
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) was notified about the incident.
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