Air transportation safety investigation A23O0108
The occurrence
On , an Expedition Helicopters AS-350 BA helicopter was conducting external load operations near Wawa, Ontario, in support of a mining operation.
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Air transportation safety investigation A23P0130
The occurrence
On 06 October 2023, the SkyQuest Aviation Ltd. Piper PA-34-200 Seneca aircraft departed Langley Regional Airport, British Columbia (BC), on a training flight with 1 instructor, 1 student and 1 passenger on board.
Air transportation safety investigation A23P0136
The occurrence
On , a Sikorsky S-76C++ helicopter operated by Helijet International Inc. was conducting a flight from Vancouver Harbour Heliport, British Columbia (BC), to Victoria Harbour Heliport, BC, with 2 flight crew members and 12 passengers on board. During cruise flight, the aircraft was struck by lightning and entered an uncontrolled descent. The pilot-in-command regained control of the aircraft after losing approximately 2900 vertical feet.
Air transportation safety investigation A23Q0143
The occurrence
On 26 October 2023, an Air Creebec Inc. De Havilland DHC-8-106 aircraft was on a flight from Chisasibi Airport (CSU2), Quebec, to Val-d’Or Airport (CYVO), Quebec, with 28 passengers and 3 crew members on board.
While the aircraft was conducting the RNAV (GNSS) approach on Runway 18 at CYVO, terrain awareness and warning system (TAWS) alerts occurred. The crew conducted a go-around, made a second approach, and landed without incident.
Air transportation safety investigation A23C0096
The occurrence
On 14 October 2023, a Piper PA-31-350 aircraft, operated by SkyCare Air Ambulance, was conducting a flight from Pickle Lake Airport, Ontario, to Winnipeg/St. Andrews Airport, Manitoba.
Before the flight, the aircraft was fuelled by a local fuelling company at the Pickle Lake Airport. After the aircraft departed, the fueller realized that the aircraft was given the wrong type of fuel. The fuelling company relayed a message to the flight crew to advise them.
Air transportation safety investigation A24W0008
The occurrence
At 0642 Mountain Standard Time (MST) on 23 January 2024, the BAE Systems Jetstream 3212 aircraft (registration C-FNAA) operated by Northwestern Air Lease Ltd. was destroyed when it collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Runway 30 on a scheduled flight from Fort Smith Airport (CYSM), Northwest Territories, to the Diavik Aerodrome (CDK2), Northwest Territories. Six people were fatally injured, and 1 person received minor injuries.
Air transportation safety investigation A23P0123
The occurrence
On 20 September 2023, a De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver aircraft, operated by Sealand Aviation Ltd., was conducting a local flight from Campbell River Airport, British Columbia, with 2 pilots on board. After a stall exercise, the aircraft was unable to maintain altitude, and a forced landing was initiated. The aircraft subsequently collided with terrain in a heavily forested area. A The emergency locator transmitter activated. The crew was able to exit the aircraft without assistance.
Air transportation safety investigation A23P0127
The occurrence
On , a Buchanan & Son Aviation Ltd Bell 206L helicopter, carrying 1 pilot and 5 passengers, was conducting a forestry survey flight from a private property 27 nautical miles east of Prince George Airport, British Columbia. Shortly after takeoff at 0735 Pacific Daylight Time, approximately 100 feet above the ground, the helicopter began to spin, lost altitude and struck trees.
Air transportation safety investigation A23W0158
The occurrence
On , a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 300 aircraft operated by Air Tindi Ltd. was conducting a flight from Margaret Lake, Northwest Territories, to Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories with 2 crew members and 8 passengers on board. On approach to Lac de Gras, the aircraft collided with terrain. Two people sustained serious injuries, and the aircraft was significantly damaged.