Man dies in hospital after seaplane crashes into Quebec river, police say

A 63-year-old man was killed in a plane crash in the Shawinigan region in eastern Quebec on Sunday afternoon.

The Sûreté du Québec say the seaplane was seen falling over the St-Maurice river in Mauricie before crashing around 3:45 p.m.

Several hydro lines were damaged leaving more than 5,000 residents without power in the afternoon.

It’s unclear why the pilot lost control of the aircraft but mechanical failure is a possible cause.

First responders rushed the victim to a nearby hospital in critical condition. He later died.

Witnesses report hearing a loud explosion immediately following the crash.

An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances.

by Global News