A 55-year-old male pilot from Sturgeon Falls, Ontario was attempting to land his aircraft and crashed into Lake Nipissing, Saturday at approximately 1:30pm.
The pilot was the only occupant and was rescued by a civilian boater. He sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Members of the North Bay Detachment of the OPP, along with North Bay Fire and Emergency Services and the North Bay Ambulance Service responded to the float plane crash.
Joint Rescue Coordinator Centre, NAV Canada, the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) and the Airline and Aviation Operations Centre have been notified and are assisting with this investigation.
