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Fort Simpson respond to plane crash northeast of Jean Marie River

Earlier this morning, a engine plane plane carrying only the pilot crashed 45 kms northeast of Jean Marie River.
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A plane crash occurred 45 km outside of Jean Marie River. Fort Simpson responded to the crash and recovered the pilot safely. There were no other passengers as it was a small, single engine aircraft. Photo courtesy of Tammy Neal

Earlier this morning, a engine plane plane carrying only the pilot crashed 45 kms northeast of Jean Marie River.

Fort Simpson received report of the crash at around 9 a.m. A call for assistance was received from the International Emergency Response Center, after the 52 year old male pilot sent an SOS message from their Garmin communication device.

Officers contacted the Joint Rescue Command Center in Trenton, Ontario to notify that the plane had crashed in a remote area and was in need of assistance.

The pilot reported no injuries.

A charter helicopter, along with members of Fort Simpson , travelled to the crash site and provided aid.

The crashed plane was found, upside down in an open area, about 45 minutes flying time from Fort Simpson.

The Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.





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