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Plane crash reported northwest of Sault

Accident involves two-seat plane near remote island in Whitefish Bay; OPP investigating
Darren Taylor
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SooToday has received word of an accident involving a light aircraft near Ile Parisienne, a remote undeveloped island located in the middle of Whitefish Bay about 25 kilometres northwest of Sault Ste Marie.

Details were few as of 6:30 p.m. Thursday, but an accident involving a Piper PA-18 Super Cub, a two-seat, single-engine monoplane, was reported to the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) and the Sault OPP detachment, said TSB spokesperson Chris Krepski, speaking to SooToday.

Krepksi said initial investigation shows there were two people aboard, with no reports of injuries.

The plane is believed to be registered with a Sault pilot.

Sault OPP told SooToday there were no fatalities. Police are still investigating.

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Darren Taylor is a news reporter and photographer in Sault Ste Marie. He regularly covers community events, political announcements and numerous board meetings. With a background in broadcast journalism, Darren has worked in the media since 1996.
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