Pilot treated for minor injuries after small plane crashes southwest of Hamilton

By Staff The Canadian Press

Posted August 4, 2018 2:25 pm

Updated August 4, 2018 3:35 pm

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A small plane crashed in Norfolk County Friday leaving one man with minor injuries. OPP Twitter

NORFOLK COUNTY, Ont. – Provincial police say a man was treated for minor injuries after his small plane crashed while landing on Friday evening.

Investigators say the incident happened in Norfolk County shortly before 8 p.m.

They say the 72-year-old pilot from Elgin County was landing his single-engine Cessna plane when it crashed and flipped over.

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They say the man was treated by paramedics at the scene.

Police say the Transportation Safety Board will continue the investigation.

#OPP investigate plane crash at a Byerlay Side Rd address in #NorfolkCounty. 72 yr old pilot of @ElginCounty suffered minor injuries. Thanks to our partners @NorfolkEMS @NoCoFire @Transport_gc. ^es pic.twitter.com/qUCqm5ymxE
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) August 4, 2018

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