OPP say shortly before 3:30 p.m. the plane struck some hydro wires along County Road 1 (the 8th Line) of New Tecumseth, west of Beeton, and crashed into a wooded area.
"It appears he was attempting to land," said Nottawasaga OPP Const. Harry Lawrenson.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is investigating.
Chris Krepski of the TSB said it was an amateur-built aircraft, known as a Glasair. They are bought it kits and assembled, but there is federal oversight.
“This aircraft contacted some electrical wires, while on approach to land and the pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured,” said Krepski, who noted the plane caught fire after it crashed.
He said the pilot was attempting to land at an air strip, although was unsure if it was a private or commercial one.
The pilot has not been identified by OPP.
A resident of the area, who asked not to be identified, said there were snow flurries at the time.
Another neighbour, who lives on the 6th Line, said she heard the plane's engine 'supperting' as it flew by.
Another resident, who also asked not to be identified and lives along County Road 1, said he saw the aircraft bank before it crashed, then saw a plume of smoke.
Authorities say the plane was on fire, which was brought under control by New Tecumseth firefighters.
The TSB sent two investigators to the crash site Saturday and continued to work at the scene Sunday.
The crash resulted in a loss of power for more than 3,400 PowerStream customers in the Tottenham and Beeton areas.
By 5 p.m. hydro had been restored to more than 2,000 customers, with the remainder expected to have power by 7 p.m.
County Road 1 between Tottenham Road and Dayfoot Street was closed for the investigation.
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