Pilot injured in crash during Copper Kettle Festival

by Trina Berlo | Sep 4, 2026 | News

The pilot of a biplane that crashed in a wooded area near Creemore on Saturday was airlifted by Ornge to a Toronto trauma centre with non-life- threatening injuries.

Emergency crews responded to the crash site near County Road 9 at 4:22 p.m.

The operator is identified as a 46-year-old male from Clearview Township, the same pilot that was seen flying during Copper Kettle Festival.

At the request of the family no further details are being shared at this time.

Transport Canada has been notified about the collision.

Anyone with information or dash camera footage related to the collision is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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