Quebec pilot killed in crash linked to ceremony for Remembrance Day

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AI GeneratedA plane crashed around 11 a.m. local time in the municipality of Saint-Georges, Quebec, near Beauce. The pilot, a man in his 60s from the local area, was declared dead at the scene. The aircraft was reportedly scheduled to participate in Remembrance Day ceremonies.
What we do know is that this crash did occur within
the last couple hours sometime this
morning.
Authorities believe, and this came from the Premier of Quebec himself,
that this particular
plane that's been involved in this crash
was at least scheduled to be participating in
a flight as part of Remembrance Day ceremonies.
We don't know yet if they actually completed that duty or not.
But here's a look at where the crash occurred
in the municipality of Saint-Georges near
Beauce.
We've heard that the...
Plane might have crashed in the 30th Avenue and 10th Street area,
if you're familiar with the area, in or perhaps near Sette-Chutes Park.
This happening around 11 a.m. local time,
so about two and a half hours ago.
Quebec Premier Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon confirmed
the death of the pilot in a tweet.
So posting on X, quote, I have just learned
of the death of the plane's pilot.
I would like to extend my sincere condolences
to his family and loved ones.
Premier Saint-Pierre Plamondon is also the one
who made public the knowledge of the crash itself.
That's where we initially learned of it here in the CBC newsroom.
He was participating in an event with other planes when he went down.
Unfortunately, he's the only one involved.
Thank
As I said, he was declared dead on the scene.
He would be a man in his 60s from the area.
you.
