Air transportation

The occurrence

On 15 December 2017, a privately operated Piper PA-23-250 aircraft was conducting a flight from Gillam, Manitoba, to a private aerodrome 5.2 nautical miles (nm) east of Baldur, also in Manitoba. The aircraft collided with terrain 0.36 nm southwest of the intended destination. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries. There was no post-impact fire, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The TSB is investigating.

West Wind Aviation L.P.
Avions de Transport Régional ATR 42-320, C-GWEA
Fond-du-Lac, Saskatchewan
13 December 2017

The occurrence

On 13 december 2017, an Avions de Transport Régional ATR 42-320 aircraft (registration C-GWEA, serial number 240), operated by West Wind Aviation L.P. (West Wind), was scheduled for a series of instrument flight rules flights from Saskatoon through northern Saskatchewan as flight WEW282.

The occurrence

On 5 September 2016, a Ridge Rotors Inc. Bell 206B helicopter was conducting a wildlife survey flight that had originated in Whitecourt, Alberta. During the flight, the helicopter experienced a power loss, contacted trees, and struck the ground. The pilot sustained serious injuries; one passenger had minor injuries; and one passenger was fatally injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged.

The occurrence

In July 2016, a North American Inc. T28-B aircraft, privately registered as C-GKKD, was taking part in an air show at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake (CYOD), Alberta. On July 17, the aircraft impacted terrain during an aerobatic routine, and the pilot was fatally injured. There was no post-impact fire and no injuries to airshow personnel or spectators. There was minor damage to airfield infrastructure.