One Dead After Plane from Canada Crashes in Greenland

A small aircraft that departed from Canada has crashed in Greenland, killing its only occupant, Danish airport authority Naviair confirmed on Monday.

According to Naviair, the aircraft went missing from radar on Saturday while flying over the island of Sermitsiaq, a mountainous area located north of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. Search and rescue teams were immediately deployed after the plane lost contact with air traffic control.

In a statement released Monday morning, the authority said rescuers had located the wreckage.

“This morning, the crash site has been located, and unfortunately, there are no survivors,” Naviair said.

The identity and nationality of the deceased have not yet been made public. Investigations are currently underway to determine the cause of the crash.

Local reports suggest that challenging Arctic weather conditions including poor visibility and strong winds may have played a role in the incident.

The terrain around Sermitsiaq is known for its steep cliffs and unpredictable weather patterns, which often complicate both navigation and rescue operations.

Greenland’s emergency services are working in coordination with Danish and Canadian aviation authorities to recover the wreckage and gather evidence from the crash site.

The incident highlights the risks of flying in remote northern regions, where harsh conditions and vast, uninhabited landscapes make aviation operations particularly difficult.