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One Dead After Two Small Planes Collide Over South Glengarry, Ontario

TSB investigators are examining a crash involving two Cornwall Aviation aircraft, with recovery from the wooded site now being organized.

One person is dead after two planes collided in South Glengarry, Ont., a township just north of Cornwall.
One pilot is dead after two small planes collided near Martintown, Ont., OPP say. One aircraft landed safely and the Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
Emergency crews are seen at the scene of a collision involving two planes in South Glengarry Township, Ont., on Saturday.
Emergency crews are seen at the scene of a collision involving two planes in South Glengarry Township, Ont., on Saturday.

Overview

  • The mid-air collision occurred around 10:50 a.m. Saturday over South Glengarry Township, according to the Transportation Safety Board.
  • One aircraft landed safely at Cornwall-Summerstown Regional Airport and authorities reported no injuries among its occupants.
  • The other aircraft was found deep in a forested area north of Martintown near County Road 25, where one person was pronounced dead.
  • Both planes are registered to Cornwall Aviation Ltd., and TSB investigators have been deployed to the scene and are coordinating specialized recovery efforts, with work expected to continue into Sunday.
  • OPP are securing the area with local road closures, including County Road 25 and County Road 20, are seeking witnesses, and have not released identifying details of the deceased.