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.
Despite emergency services’ efforts, police say the pilot, a 47-year-old man from Oro-Medonte, Ont., died at the scene.
Get breaking National news
Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
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.
- Celine Dion kicks off 1st show in 6 years at Paris residency: ‘I missed this’
- Saskatoon rally for the unhoused calls for action on forced displacement
- Canadian boxing icon George Chuvalo, known for his two Ali fights, dies at 89
- Quebec election leaders’ debates approach as campaigns wrap up 3rd week
-
![]()
‘My hydronyms are Lake and Ontario’: Merch takes aim at Trump’s ‘Lake America’ -
![]()
‘Maybe I should remind Donald’: Carney chats with Banff residents -
![]()
‘Egregious behavior:’ Brampton mayor, auto workers outraged as Stellantis decides to sell Brampton assembly plant -
![]()
Ongoing rain halts seeding but farmers are optimistic
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.