Small sea plane crashes in woods near St. John’s, N.L., injuring both men on board

A small seaplane crashed into the woods near St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador on Saturday night, injuring both men on board. The plane, a Merlin GT, lost power while attempting to land on water at Paddy’s Pond, located about 15 kilometres southwest of the city. Jeff Hatcher, a platoon chief with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department, stated that the men managed to escape the wreckage before first responders arrived.

One man walked to the highway, where an ambulance awaited, while the other required assistance from a helicopter. Both were taken to the hospital, but neither suffered serious injuries. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is currently investigating the incident. Paddy’s Pond, which is roughly 2.5 kilometres long, features a forestry station and a seaplane base.