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Small aircraft makes emergency landing in Woolwich field

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The Transporation Safety Board is investigating after a small aircraft had to make an emergency landing in Woolwich Township.

Waterloo Regional Police say the pilot of the aircraft reported a mechanical malfunction while in mid-air yesterday afternoon.

They say the pilot managed to safely land the plane in a field near Fife Road and Chilligo Road.

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Emergency crews rushed to the scene.

The pilot who was the sole occupant did not suffer any injuries.

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