A small helicopter sits on the shore at Paddy’s Pond after retrieving one of two men from a plane crash site. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentTwo men were rescued Saturday night following a plane crash just outside St. John’s. 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 contentSt. John’s Regional Fire Department platoon chief Ed Sears said the single-engine plane crashed about 150 metres from the road in a small bog next to Paddy’s Pond. Article contentArticle contentFirst responders were called to the scene at about 7 p.m. and initially had trouble finding the crash site but information from the pilot and a witness allowed them to zero in on location. Article contentPolice shut down the westbound lane of the T.C.H. in the area to allow rescuers to safely operate in the area. Article contentOne of the men was eventually flown from the crash site in a small helicopter while the second person was able to walk out to the road though the trees. Article contentInformation on the type of aircraft that crashed was not available but Paddy’s Pond is a float plane base with several of the aircaft based there. Article contentSears said that Transportation Safety Board of Canada officials would attend the scene to investigate the incident. Article contentMore details will be provided as they becomae available. Article content A small plane crashed near Paddy’s Pond Saturday night Aug. 22, 2026 but both occupants escaped the incident with minor injuries. This small helicopter retrieved one of the occupants from the crash site. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A small plane crashed near Paddy’s Pond Saturday night Aug. 22, 2026 but both occupants escaped the incident with minor injuries. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A small plane crashed near Paddy’s Pond Saturday night Aug. 22, 2026 but both occupants escaped the incident with minor injuries. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentArticle contentFirst responders are on the scene of an apparent plane crash near Paddy‘s Pond outside St. John’s. A small helicopter has been used to rescue a person or persons from the crash site. No information available on type of aircraft or injuries. pic.twitter.com/ake2B6FMyV— Keith Gosse (@TelyPhotoGosse) August 22, 2026Article content A small plane crashed near Paddy’s Pond Saturday night Aug. 22, 2026 but both occupants escaped the incident with minor injuries. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content A small plane crashed near Paddy’s Pond Saturday night Aug. 22, 2026 but both occupants escaped the incident with minor injuries. This small helicopter retrieved one of the occupants from the crash site. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content
Plane crashes near Paddy’s Pond Saturday night, two occupants rescued
