A Cessna U206F aircraft stalled during a low-altitude turn while inspecting power lines southeast of Lloydminster, Alta., killing both crew members on board, according to a Transportation Safety Board of… …
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Flight crew’s weather decision led to Twin Otter crash in Northwest Territories: TSB
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA de Havilland Twin Otter operated by Air Tindi Ltd. struck terrain near Lac de Gras, N.W.T., on Dec. 27, 2023, after the flight crew continued operating in deteriorating weather… …
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Downdraft, pilot aiming point led to landing gear failure in Nunavik cargo flight
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn Air Inuit cargo plane touched down 220 feet short of the runway threshold at Kangiqsujuaq Airport in northern Quebec on March 30, 2024, breaking off the lower part of… …
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Water-contaminated fuel caused seaplane crash near Bella Bella, B.C.: TSB
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA Wilderness Seaplanes aircraft experienced dual engine failure shortly after takeoff on Dec. 18, 2023, when water-contaminated fuel entered its system during drum fuelling operations at Bella Bella (Campbell Island)… …
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Aviation safety leaders shift to real-time digital systems to manage workplace risks
Aviation safety executives are moving away from manual safety systems in favour of connected digital platforms that provide instant visibility into workplace hazards, according to discussions at a recent industry… …
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Pilot’s failure to use checklist caused fatal Yukon sightseeing flight crash: TSB
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA pilot’s decision to rely on memory instead of following checklists led to a fatal plane crash at Haines Junction, Yukon, that killed one passenger and seriously injured five others,… …
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Airports can cut energy costs while improving air quality, says Camfil Canada
Camfil Canada has published an educational resource showing how Canadian airports can reduce operational costs while improving indoor air quality through advanced air filtration systems. The guide, released Oct. 27,… …
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Runway overruns, missed signals, fishing deaths: TSB flags seven persistent risks to workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Transportation Safety Board of Canada has identified seven systemic safety issues and one emerging concern that continue to threaten workers, property, and the environment across the country’s air, marine,… …



