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Two people die in small plane crash near Fergus, Ont
A small plane crashed into a field near Fergus, Ont., on Friday and caught fire.
The crash happened near Beatty Line and Wellington Road 17, north of Guelph.
Ontario Provincial Police said both people on board died at the scene.
The Transportation Safety Board said the amateur-built biplane had taken off from Fergus airport for an aerobatic training flight.
It also said both people on board were experienced pilots.
First responders put out the fire, and police cleared the scene on Saturday.
The Transportation Safety Board said it will continue gathering information in the coming days.
Two people died when a small plane crashed into a field near Fergus, Ontario, on Friday, October 9, 2026.
The aircraft caught fire, and first responders extinguished the fire.
Ontario Provincial Police said both people on board were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Transportation Safety Board said the amateur-built biplane had taken off from Fergus airport for an aerobatic training flight.
The police and the safety board said their investigations or information-gathering were continuing.
- Who
- Two people were aboard the plane; the Transportation Safety Board said both were experienced pilots.
- What
- A small plane crashed into a field, caught fire and killed both occupants.
- When
- Friday, October 9, 2026; first responders were called around 10:15 a.m.
- Where
- Near Beatty Line and Wellington Road 17, outside Fergus, Ontario.
- Why
- The plane was on an aerobatic training flight; the cause of the crash is not stated.
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The amateur-built sporting biplane took off from Fergus airport for an aerobatic training flight.
First responders were called to the crash near Beatty Line and Wellington Road 17.
The plane crashed into a field and caught fire; first responders extinguished the fire.
Police said both people aboard had died at the scene.
Police cleared the scene around noon, and the Transportation Safety Board said it would continue gathering information.
- Fatalities
- 2
- Crash location
- Field near Beatty Line and Wellington Road 17, outside Fergus, Ontario
- Crash date
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built sporting biplane
- Flight purpose
- Aerobatic training flight
- Takeoff
- Fergus airport, around 10 a.m.
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