Air transportation
Air transportation safety investigation A18W0025
The occurrence
On , an Aerospatiale AS-350-B2 aircraft operated by Sahtu Helicopters was conducting an engine warm-up run on a hilltop helipad approximately three nautical miles west-north-west of Tulita, Northwest Territories.
Air transportation safety investigation A18P0115
The occurrence
On , a vintage De Havilland DH-89A biplane, operated by the Historic Flight Foundation, was conducting an air ride with four passengers on board during an airshow at the Abbotsford International Airport, British Columbia. During the initial climb, shortly after becoming airborne, the aircraft impacted the runway with its right wings, and came to rest on its nose on the right edge of the runway. Three passengers received minor injuries.
Air transportation safety investigation A18P0090
Cessna 182P, C-GKKU
Hope, British Columbia, 19 nm NE
Air transportation safety investigation A18P0042
The occurrence
On , while on approach to the Nanaimo Airport, British Columbia, the crew of a WestJet Encore Bombardier DHC-8-402 declared an emergency due to smoke in the cabin. The aircraft landed at Nanaimo and the passengers and crew evacuated onto the runway. There were no reported injuries.
Air transportation safety investigation A18O0153
The occurrence
In the early morning hours on , a privately owned Piper PA-28R-200 aircraft collided with terrain at the Brantford Municipal Airport, in Ontario. The wreckage was found in the airport infield area adjacent to Runway 05. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the two occupants on board were fatally injured.