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Table 2. Occurrences involving Canadian-registered aircraft, August 2024
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Table 1. Reportable aircraft occurrences, August 2024
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TSB to deploy a team of investigators following an aircraft collision with trees at the Wemindji Airport, Quebec
TSB is deploying a team of investigators following an aircraft accident near Lloydminster, Alberta
Air transportation safety investigation A24A0046
The occurrence
On 19 July 2024, the Earthstar eGull 2000 basic ultralight aircraft was conducting a local flight from Weyman Airpark, New Brunswick.
During the flight, the aircraft was seen making several low-level turns before descending rapidly into a cornfield, coming to rest in a vertical position with the tail sticking up. The pilot was fatally injured. The TSB is investigating.
Air transportation safety investigation A24C0057
The occurrence
On 16 June 2024, the De Havilland DHC-2 float-equipped aircraft, operated by Canadian Fly-In Fishing (Red Lake) Limited, was departing Chukuni River, Ontario, on a visual flight rules flight to Thicketwood Lake, Ontario, with 1 pilot and 4 passengers on board.
While climbing out after takeoff, the pilot lost control of the aircraft and collided with the shoreline, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft. The emergency locator transmitter was activated.
Air transportation safety investigation A24P0054
The occurrence
On 24 May 2024, a privately registered Murphy Rebel aircraft departed Squamish Municipal Airport, British Columbia, on a recreational flight to Courtenay Airpark, British Columbia, with 1 pilot and 1 passenger on board.
At around 1741 local time, the aircraft collided with terrain 13 nautical miles south-southwest of Squamish Municipal Airport. The emergency locator transmitter activated, along with an automatic cellphone emergency notification system.