Air transportation

The occurrence

On 29 August 2024, a Viking DHC-2 Beaver floatplane operated by Simpson Air was on a visual flight rules flight from Rabbitkettle Lake, Northwest Territories, to Fort Simpson Island Water Aerodrome, Northwest Territories, with 1 pilot and 2 passengers on board.

The occurrence

On 04 September 2024, a Beech King Air A100 operated by Propair Inc. was conducting an instrument flight rules medical evacuation flight from Wemindji Airport, Quebec, to Chisasibi Airport, Quebec, with 2 crew members and 3 passengers on board.

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.

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.