NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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KAPUSKASING – On August 27, 2015, the James Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of found aircraft wreckage in a remote area near the town of Kapuskasing.
Members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Aviation Services attended the scene located southwest of Kapuskasing where they verified the presence of a single engine aircraft.
Initial investigation has confirmed the wreckage to be that of a plane reported missing in April of 1992.
On April 28, 1992, Paul and Suzanne JOANIS were travelling in their single engine aircraft from Buttonville Airport in Toronto to Hearst, Ontario when contact was lost with their plane approximately 30 nautical miles south of Kapuskasing.
At that time, an extensive search was undertaken involving Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), the OPP and local volunteers.
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada and Regional Coroner’s office have been notified and will be assisting in the investigation.
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