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Cormorant alerted to possible plane crash

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Cormorant Helicopter

Published on September 2nd, 2010; Published on September 2nd, 2010

Topics :: Gander

A Canadian Forces Cormorant helicopter from 103 Search and Rescue Squadron in Gander is currently looking for a plane in the Robin Hood Bay area north of St. John’s that a person on the ground apparently witnessed crash.

Canadian Coast Guard vessels are also involved in the search.

Capt. Paul Hamlyn of 103 SAR at 9 Wing Gander said there was no mayday received and air traffic control at St. John's International Airport has accounted for all air traffic in the area.

The witness called 911.

No other details are available at this time.

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