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Two dead after planes collide near Steinbach: RCMP

STEINBACH, MANITOBA, JUL 8 – Two single-engine planes collided midair near Steinbach, killing both pilots; authorities have launched an investigation into the cause, officials said.

  • Two small single-engine planes collided midair near Steinbach, Manitoba, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, around 8:45 a.m.
  • The collision occurred in the Rural Municipality of Hanover, and authorities responded immediately to locate the wreckage and investigate.
  • Emergency medical services, the fire department, and RCMP attended the scene with Steinbach RCMP leading the investigation while the Transportation Safety Board was notified.
  • Manitoba RCMP confirmed both pilots died and that no passengers were aboard either aircraft, while Hanover Fire Chief Paul Wiebe stated, "That's all I can tell you right now."
  • The incident led to ongoing investigations by Steinbach RCMP with further details expected to be shared later, and it highlights risks in regional small aircraft operations.
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They would have tried to land at the same time. There was no passenger.

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Two people died in a collision between two flying aircraft in Manitoba on Tuesday morning.

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