Pilot of Fort Nelson plane crash escapes with minor injuries

A small plane has crashed in the middle of Fort Nelson, but the lone person on board sustained only minor injuries.

The amateur built, C-Wind 200 crashed on 55th Street, next to the town’s Kal Tire. The plane had an engine failure, which led to an engine fire.

A manger with the Kal Tire told Global News said that the plane could be seen on fire for quite a while before it landed. He added that the Kal Tire was evacuated quickly, and the fire was put out within ten minutes of the crash.

The plane has been removed from the scene, and all parties are cooperating with Transport Canada for their investigation.