Emergency crews converged in a hay field southeast of the North Peace Regional Airport shortly after 12 p.m. following the crash.
A Canadian Forces Snowbird pilot escaped serious injury Tuesday after their plane crashed during takeoff in Fort St. John.
The Snowbirds demonstration team was in town for the return of the International Airshow over the weekend. "Our chief concern is with our pilot right now," he said. "He's not physically injured but certainly we're cognizant that this is a serious incident for him." RCMP Cst. Chad Neustaeter said RCMP members are also on scene "to assist with the initial emergency response but details are yet to be determined."
"The North Peace Regional Airport is working with local first responders and ground crews to attend to the pilot and their aircraft. We ask that during this time you are respectful of the families of the pilots who were involved in the incident and ensure that anything you share comes from official source."Emergency crews have converged on a hay field southeast of the North Peace Regional Airport this hour.
A witness in the area reported hearing what sounded a plane with engine trouble, however, airport officials say the cause of crash is not known and still under investigation.
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