Air transportation

Deployment Placeholder
Image
Deployment
Recommendation Name
Air transportation safety investigation report
Image
Figure 3. The occurrence helicopter on the fuel barge at Killam Bay (Source: Black Tusk Helicopter Inc.)

In-flight breakup of helicopter rotor system led to 2021 fatal collision with water in British Columbia

Learn more
Image
Figure 2. Occurrence aircraft in upright position (Source: Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, with permission)

Investigation report: Runway overrun at Kasabonika Airport, Ontario

Learn more

Air transportation safety investigation A24C0073

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.

Subscribe to Air transportation