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Watchlist 2022

Air transportation safety

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s (TSB) Watchlist identifies the key safety issues that need to be addressed to make Canada’s transportation system even safer.

The issues on this list are supported by a combination of investigation reports, Board safety concerns and Board recommendations. All of them, however, require a concerted effort from the regulator and industry stakeholders.

Runway incursions

Runway incursions lead to an ongoing risk of aircraft colliding with vehicles or other aircraft.

Runway overruns

Runway overruns continue to pose a risk to people, property, and the environment.

Safety management

Some transportation operators in the air, marine, and rail sectors are not managing their safety risks effectively.

Fatigue management

Crews often work long and irregular schedules, which poses a significant risk.

Regulatory surveillance

Regulatory surveillance has not always proven effective at verifying whether operators are, or have become, compliant...

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