Six people aboard a commuter aircraft were killed near Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, after a captain deliberately flew a shallow takeoff to shed snow from the wings — a decision… …
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Undetected cracks caused aircraft landing gear collapse during training flight in Northwest Territories: TSB
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Transportation Safety Board of Canada has determined that undetected cracks in aircraft landing gear components led to a collapse during landing in Fort Smith, N.W.T., raising concerns about the… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
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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By Sara Wilson When life-saving information is not provided in a language people understand, it can delay protective action and put communities at unnecessary risk. This was evident during the …


