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Pilot dies after small plane crashes into Georgian Bay waters

OPP say a pilot has died following a plane crash in Georgian Bay. Global News

A 47-year-old pilot has died after a small plane crashed into the waters of Georgian Bay on Saturday, OPP say.

Officers were called to the scene of Pinery Point in Georgian Bay Township, Ont., at 12:39 p.m.

When police arrived at the scene, they found and transported the lone pilot to paramedics, who were waiting nearby.

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Despite emergency services’ efforts, police say the pilot, a 47-year-old man from Oro-Medonte, Ont., died at the scene.

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The aircraft that was flown by the pilot sank at the crash scene, according to OPP.

Transport Canada was contacted to assist with the investigation.

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