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Stratford Accident

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Heard it was on approach to RNY 23. I know the tail # but waiting for it to be released publicly.
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The article I read says it was a Grumman Widgeon. Not too many of those around.
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It departed Sarnia, The only aircraft in Sarnia of this type is registered to a numbered company, Pilot's name has not been released by transport canada, and the accident happened 5 days ago.
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What a shame. An irreplaceable aircraft, and a man's life; all completely avoidable.
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The pilot was John Shelley ,65 years old who owned a machine shop in Sarnia, a news article was posted to the local paper.
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