Air transportation
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Air transportation safety investigation report
Air transportation safety investigation A23P0063
The occurrence
On 25 June 2023, a privately registered amphibious Savannah ultralight aircraft was conducting a local flight from Chetwynd (CYCQ), British Columbia, with only the pilot on board. The aircraft was reported overdue at approximately 1715 Pacific Daylight Time and a search began. The aircraft was found approximately 35 nautical miles southwest of Chetwynd, near the shore of Simpson Lake, British Columbia, with substantial damage.
The pilot was fatally injured. The RCMP responded.
Air transportation safety investigation A23P0040
The occurrence
On 06 May 2023, the Mustang Helicopters Inc. Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 (registration C-GUXR, serial number 3475) was undergoing maintenance ground run operations at Smithers Airport (CYYD), British Columbia, with 1 pilot on board and 2 maintenance staff members standing on the ground near the helicopter’s left cargo door.
