Some further details have emerged about the aircraft incident that happened near Cameron McIntosh Airport on Aug. 28.
The incident turned out to be an emergency landing. Director of Utilities Stewart Schafer updated North Battleford City Council on the incident at Monday’s council meeting.
He reported a small private aircraft had run out of fuel and landed short of runway 12-30 in a canola field.
The pilot was unharmed, but the aircraft did sustain damage. His report stated that airport staff, the RCMP, city fire department and WPD Ambulance were on scene to ensure everyone was safe.
Schafer also noted the Canadian Transportation Safety Board were notified, and permission was given to move the aircraft to the airport the next day. Schafer confirmed the TSB is now in charge of the investigation.
