Witnesses describe dramatic pilot rescue after plane crashes into Belwood Lake
CTV
The pilot of a small plane has minor injuries after conducting an emergency landing on Belwood Lake on Monday evening.
A group of camp counsellors helped rescue a pilot after a small plane conducted an emergency landing on Belwood Lake on Monday evening.
According to the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the pilot, a 60-year-old man, suffered minor injuries.
Emergency service personnel responded to reports of an airplane crash at Belwood Lake at around 7:15 p.m.
The investigation revealed the plane was a small Cessna Ultralight.
Police said the pilot was the only person on the plane and was treated by paramedics at the scene.
According to OPP, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre and Transport Canada were notified and continue to investigate.
In the media release, police thanked everyone who worked quickly to ensure the pilot’s safety.
