Airport received a report the crash just minutes after the plane took off on Saturday afternoonPublished Jul 26, 2025Last updated 4 hours ago1 minute readDeer Lake Coun. Brett Langdon shared this image on Facebook of the scene outside the Deer Lake Regional Airport where a small plane crashed on Saturday, July 26, 2025. IMAGE FROM FACEBOOKArticle contentA Piper Navajo twin engine aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from the Deer Lake Regional Airport on Saturday, July 26.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe aircraft took off from the airport at 5:27 p.m. and the Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority received a report of a crash off the airport at 5:30 p.m.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentA release issued by the airport said its emergency response services responded immediately along with Deer Lake Fire Rescue, RCMP and NL Health Services.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe airport’s emergency command centre is operating.Article contentThe airport is still open an operating with flights continuing to arrive and depart.Article contentInformation regarding scheduled commercial flights can be found on the airport’s website and any other airport operation inquiries can be directed to info@deerlakeairport.com.Article content
Piper Navajo aircraft crashed in Deer Lake
