Air transportation

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Air transportation safety investigation report

Air transportation safety investigation A24C0073

The occurrence

On 19 July 2024, an Ayres S2R-R1340 aircraft operated by Precision West Ag Corporation departed Rosetown Aerodrome, Saskatchewan, to conduct an aerial application flight over a field near Birsay, Saskatchewan.

After the first application pass of the field, the aircraft collided with the flat terrain, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. There was no post-impact fire, and the emergency locator transmitter activated.

Air transportation safety investigation A24W0038

The occurrence

On 13 April 2024, a Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-402 aircraft, operated by WestJet Encore Ltd., was on a flight from Fort McMurray Airport, Alberta, to Calgary International Airport, Alberta.

Upon landing, the aircraft’s tail contacted the runway, resulting in a “TOUCHED RUNWAY” annunciation in the cockpit. The aircraft taxied to the gate, the passengers were deplaned, and the baggage was unloaded as normal. No injuries were reported.

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TSB is deploying a team of investigators following an aircraft incident at Waskaganish Airport, Quebec

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Figure 1. The occurrence aircraft’s final position after the overrun, 30 m beyond the end of the runway (Source: Third party, with permission)

Investigation report: Runway overrun at Prince Rupert Airport, British Columbia