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82-yo pilot killed in two-plane mid-air collision over Ottawa | |
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Two planes have collided in mid-air over Ottawa, Canadian police report. A smaller aircraft has crashed in a field, killing the pilot, while the larger one was redirected for landing. | |
The planes collided over the city’s west end in Carp, Ontario on Sunday morning local time. Police have confirmed that both planes involved in the incident were light aircraft. | The planes collided over the city’s west end in Carp, Ontario on Sunday morning local time. Police have confirmed that both planes involved in the incident were light aircraft. |
Police and paramedics are attending the crash site. “Serious injuries” are reportedly feared, but no information on casualties has immediately been made known. | Police and paramedics are attending the crash site. “Serious injuries” are reportedly feared, but no information on casualties has immediately been made known. |
There was reportedly one person abroad the crashed plane, while the second aircraft carried two, a father and son. The pilot of the crashed plane has sustained “life-threatening” injuries. | There was reportedly one person abroad the crashed plane, while the second aircraft carried two, a father and son. The pilot of the crashed plane has sustained “life-threatening” injuries. |
A CTV Ottawa reporter said the incident took place at Carp Airport — a popular home base for Canada’s general aviation enthusiasts. | A CTV Ottawa reporter said the incident took place at Carp Airport — a popular home base for Canada’s general aviation enthusiasts. |
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