RCMP are asking rural Alberta landowners north of Edmonton to search their land for an overdue plane.
The federal Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Centre notified Westlock RCMP Monday afternoon that a small plane — and its pilot — were overdue in the area, police said in a news release on Tuesday.
A Cessna 172 departed Edson at 5:20 p.m. and was due to land in Westlock at 7:00 p.m. The plane never arrived at its destination, police said.
No contact has been made with the 40-year-old male pilot, the lone occupant of the aircraft, Cpl. Chris Warren told CBC News.
RCMP are asking landowners in the Evansburg, Mayerthorpe, Barrhead and Westlock areas to check their land.
The pivately-operated plane is white with black and red stripes, police said.
Anyone who may have observed aircraft in flight is encouraged to contact police.
Westlock is about 90 kilometres north of Edmonton.