Surreal images emerge after plane crashes in Toronto neighbourhood

No injuries have been reported after a small plane crashed outside a Toronto high school on Monday night. 

According to Toronto Fire Services, the plane crashed just outside of Monarch Park Collegiate Institute, near Hanson Street and Coxwell Avenue, around 8:15 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters observed a plane that had crashed into a fence in the parking lot beside a grandstand. 

Three people, who are believed to be in their mid-30s to mid-40s, were on board at the time of the crash and were subsequently assessed on scene by Toronto paramedics. Police confirmed on Tuesday morning that no injuries have been reported as a result of the incident. 

Just attended the scene of a small plane crash near Monarch Park HS. Thankfully no injuries to pilot, passenger, or civilians. Thank you to @Toronto_Fire responding crews for their quick, coordinated effort. An example of our all-hazards response, far beyond just fire. #Toronto pic.twitter.com/GkWsvieOWT

— Jim Jessop (@ChiefJessopTFS) September 16, 2025

Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop told reporters that the crash occurred near a soccer field, but that thankfully, no one on the ground was injured. 

"We were very fortunate tonight. When I was back at the scene, and you look at the amount of people on that field, playing soccer and we got very lucky tonight. The plane crashed into the fence.... It appears to me that it came through the trees and then landed on the ground and skidded into the fence," Jessop said. "So certainly we were very, very fortunate that it did not land or crash onto the field with all of those people playing soccer." 

Update: Photos from the scene. pic.twitter.com/V9haa9ucWm

— Toronto Fire Services 🇨🇦 (@Toronto_Fire) September 16, 2025

Toronto Fire Services confirmed that it had notified Transport Canada and the Toronto District School Board. 

"This is rare. To see a plane crash land into the heart of the city ... is something I have not seen in my close to 30 years and it is extremely rare," Jessop added. "We are very, very fortunate that there were no injuries, that have turned out the way it did because it could have been a lot worse." 

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has since confirmed that it deployed a team of investigators following the incident. "The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence," the board said in a statement. The cause of the crash is still unknown. 

On Tuesday morning, the TDSB announced on social media that classes at Monarch Park Collegiate Institute will continue as normal today.