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Police investigate small plane crash in field near Fergus, Ont.

Police said the crash remains under investigation, and the extent of injuries is unknown after the aircraft caught fire in a field.

  • On Friday, Ontario Provincial Police began investigating a small plane crash near Fergus, Ont. The general aviation aircraft collided into a field and caught fire.
  • Emergency crews responded at approximately 10:15 a.m. near the intersection of Beatty Line and Wellington Road 17, north of Guelph. The aircraft struck a corn field upon impact.
  • Police stated the extent of injuries is unknown. The incident is "under investigation" and "Transport Canada has been notified of the collision," the OPP stated.
  • Transport Canada has been notified of the incident as standard procedure. Federal authorities coordinate with local officials to facilitate the ongoing investigation.
  • Motorists are being asked to avoid the area while the OPP continue investigating. No timeline has been provided for reopening local roads.
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Small plane crashes into field just north of Fergus

Happened around 10 a.m. Friday morning, injuries unknown

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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