Posted on 01/06/2012, 8:57 am, by mySteinbach

On January 5, 2012, at about 3:15pm, Treherne RCMP as well as local Emergency Services were dispatched to the scene of a airplane crash in the RM of Grey.

The crash occurred approximately 1.5 km north of St. Claude Manitoba near PR 240.

Initial investigation indicates a 64-year-old man was attempting to land a Cessna 172 when he was in contact with hydro lines. The plane crashed bringing down a hydro pole and wires.

The pilot was able to walk away from the crash without injury. Police say that there were no other persons on the aircraft.

The investigation continues.