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Air transportation safety investigation report
Aviation Investigation Report A16P0078
The occurrence
On 24 May 2016, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, C-FJOM, operated by Inland Air Charter was landing at the water aerodrome in Kitkatla, British Columbia, when the aircraft landed hard, bounced, and landed hard again. The left wing made contact with the water. The aircraft settled in the water and partially nosed over. There were 7 person on board; all egressed into the water as the aircraft sank.
Aviation Investigation Report A16P0069
The occurrence
On 4 May 2016, a Highland Helicopters Bell 206 B departed Williams Lake (CYWL), British Columbia, and was carrying out scanning operations over a logged area about 112 nm NW of Prince George, British Columbia, when it spun to the right and descended into the ground. The helicopter was destroyed and the pilot was injured, but the two passengers appeared to have no injuries. All three were taken to hospital in Fort St. James, British Columbia. There was no post-impact fire.
Aviation Investigation Report A16P0045
The occurrence
On 16 March 2016, an Airbus Helicopter AS350 BA, operated by TRK Helicopters was operating on a heli-skiing flight from the Bear Creek Lodge, British Columbia, about 82 nautical miles northwest of Smithers, British Columbia. The flight was returning to base camp when the helicopter collided with terrain on a steep snow covered slope. The helicopter was substantially damaged, but the emergency locator transmitter was not triggered to send out an emergency signal.
Aviation Investigation Report A16O0016
The occurrence
On 30 January 2016, an Air Canada Embraer 190 (ACA726) was taxiing for departure on Runway 24R at Toronto’s Lester B Pearson International Airport (LBPIA). ACA726 taxied onto the runway without a clearance while an Air Canada Airbus A320 (ACA1259) was on short final for landing on Runway 24R. ACA1259 initiated a missed approach as a result of the incursion.