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Дата публикации: 15-08-2026 18:55:33

David, 73, took off from Oshawa Airport in a small 'home-built aircraft' on Friday morning and his last known location was near Balsam Lake

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David, 73, took off from Oshawa Airport in a small 'home-built aircraft' on Friday morning and his last known location was near Balsam Lake

Published Aug 15, 2026  •  Last updated 9 minutes ago  •  1 minute read

David missing 3Experienced pilot David, 73, of Kawartha Lakes, has gone missing after departing from the Oshawa Airport in a blue and yellow single home-built aircraft at 8:30 a.m. on Aug.14, 2026. Photo by Handout /Durham Regional Police

An “experienced” pilot from cottage country has been reported missing after taking off in a small ” home-built aircraft” from Oshawa Airport on Friday morning. 

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Durham Regional Police say the senior citizen departed from Oshawa Airport at 8:30 a.m.

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“David, age 73, is an experienced pilot and departed the airport in a single (engine) home-built aircraft and was expected to return at 9:30 a.m.,” police said in a statement released Saturday.

He’s described as 5-foot-7, with a slim build, black/grey hair and a moustache.

David missing 1 Experienced pilot David, 73, of Kawartha Lakes, has gone missing after departing from the Oshawa Airport in a blue and yellow single home-built aircraft at 8:30 a.m. on Aug.14, 2026. Photo by Handout /Durham Regional Police

The aircraft is described as a blue and yellow single home-built aircraft.

“David typically flies in the area south of Kawartha Lakes township and north of Lake Scugog,” police said. “However, the last known location of the aircraft is believed to be around Balsam Lake.”

David missing 2 Experienced pilot David, 73, of Kawartha Lakes, has gone missing after departing from the Oshawa Airport in a blue and yellow single engine home-built aircraft (seen here) at 8:30 a.m. on Aug.14, 2026. Photo by Handout /Durham Regional Police

Balsam Lake is about 30 km north of Lindsay.

Police said their officers are working with the Ontario Provincial Police and the Trenton Joint Rescue Coordination Centre who are assisting in the search for the missing man.

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Anyone who knows the whereabouts of David or has any information regarding this missing person case is urged to call police at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1805.

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