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WestJet Strike Averted
WestJet is trying to shake off the effects of the company’s first-ever pilot strike threat now that a settlement process has been agreed to by both sides. To the relief of pretty much everyone involved, […]
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MAG Aerospace – Aero Commander 690B – Smoke in Cabin
2018-05-15 C-GMAN, a Rockwell Intl Aero Commander 690B aircraft operated by MAG Aerospace Canada, was conducting a Bird Dog operation from Red Lake, ON (CYRL) in support of aerial fire suppression 13 nautical miles South […]
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Central Mountain Air – Bombardier DHC-8-102 – Oil Pressure Issue
2018-05-18 C-FCJE, a Bombardier DHC-8-102 aircraft operated by Central Mountain Air, was conducting flight GLR758 from Prince George, BC (CYXS) to Vancouver Intl, BC (CYVR). Approximately 24 nm North of Pemberton, BC (CYPS), the flight […]
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Kelowna Flightcraft – Convair 580F – Engine RPM Issue
2018-05-18 C-GKFF, a Convair 580F aircraft operated by Kelowna Flightcraft, was conducting flight KFA579 from Vancouver Intl, BC (CYVR) to Kamloops, BC (CYKA). Shortly after the departure from CYVR, the number 2 engine (Allison 501-D13D, […]
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Dylan Marta
Flight Date: 05/13/2018 Flight School: Glacier Air Flight Instructor: Mohamed Elgredly Comment: I had never felt responsibility quite like that before, it was an experience I will never forget! So much fun!
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Michael Vegso
Flight Date: 05/28/2018 Flight School: Air Richelieu Flight Instructor: Nicolas Fabre Comment:I didn’t want to land! I was having too much of a good time! The weather was perfect!
TSB Incidents
Mackenzie Mountain Aviation – Cessna U206G – Pilot Incapacitated
2018-05-18 C-GOLM, a Cessna U206G aircraft operated by Mackenzie Mountain Aviation, was on a VFR flight from Fort Nelson, BC (CYYE) to Watson Lake, YT (CYQH). While established in cruise at 6500 feet ASL, the […]
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Morningstar Air Express – Cessna 208B – Severe Turbulence
2018-05-15 C-FEXH, a Cessna 208B aircraft operated by Morningstar Air Express, was conducting flight MAL7060 from Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson Intl, MB (CYWG). During the descent from 10 000 feet ASL, […]
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Cessna R172K – Float Plane – AIrcraft Struck Wake on Landing
2018-05-13 C-GTYM, a privately operated, amphibious float equipped Cessna R172K aircraft, was landing on the Harrison River abeam Sandpiper Golf Course/Rowena’s Inn, BC. After touchdown, the aircraft struck a boat wake which resulted in both […]
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Synergy Aviation – R44 Raven II helicopter – Exhaust Valve Failure
2018-05-13 C-FRWI, a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter operated by Synergy Aviation, had completed the days flying and was enroute to a fuel cache before returning to base. At approximately 1500 feet AGL while at […]
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Cessna 150GX – Engine Failure after intentional stall
2018-05-13 C-FVGR, a privately owned and maintained Cessna 150GX, had been rented to a pilot for flight training. Prior to departing Langley Regional, BC (CYNJ), the pilot sumped the fuel, and then filled both tanks. […]
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