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<h2>Unstable approach led to 2021 aircraft accident in Westlock, Alberta</h2>

Unstable approach led to 2021 aircraft accident in Westlock, Alberta

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<h2>TSB recommends that Transport Canada establish a framework for routine review and improvement to the Civil Aviation Medical Examiners’ guidelines</h2>

TSB recommends that Transport Canada establish a framework for routine review and improvement to the Civil Aviation Medical…

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Investigation report: Fatal collision with terrain at Stratford Municipal Airport, Ontario

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<h2>Temperature drop caused a wet runway surface to freeze, resulting in a runway overrun in Kingston, Ontario</h2>

Temperature drop caused a wet runway surface to freeze, resulting in a runway overrun in Kingston, Ontario

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<h2>Investigation report: Fatal collision in Shawinigan, Quebec</h2>

Investigation report: Fatal collision in Shawinigan, Quebec

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<h2>Investigation report: 2022 collision with terrain at Qualicum Beach Airport, British Columbia</h2>

Investigation report: 2022 collision with terrain at Qualicum Beach Airport, British Columbia

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<h2>Investigation report: 2022 fatal collision with terrain near Westport, Ontario</h2>

Investigation report: 2022 fatal collision with terrain near Westport, Ontario

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Air transportation safety investigation A22P0111

The occurrence

At 0911 Pacific Standard Time on 09 November 2022, the Geotech Aviation Ltd. Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3 helicopter (registration C-FVCR, serial number 4434) departed from a staging area at Kitsault, British Columbia, for a visual flight rules flight with only the pilot on board to conduct an airborne geophysical survey over mountainous terrain. The helicopter flew to the survey area that was located approximately 12 nautical miles south-southwest of the staging area.

Altered perception of risk contributed to fatal 2021 aircraft loss of control and collision with terrain at Thunder Bay Airport…

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<h2>Unfavourable weather conditions and loss of engine power contributed to a 2021 fatal small plane crash in Montréal, Quebec</h2>

Unfavourable weather conditions and loss of engine power contributed to a 2021 fatal small plane crash in Montréal, Quebec

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