Aviation Incident Report #17287: A Montmagny Air Service Inc. Partenavia P68 Observer (C-GJMZ) on a flight from Kuujjuarapik, QC (CYGW) was on Apron 2 getting ready to depart. The aircraft called La Grande Rivière, QC (CYGL) Flight Service Station (FSS) to advise them they would be taxiing on Taxiway Bravo and taking Runway 0-3. Before CYGL FSS could advise Vehicle (Staff-4-0 plus 1), the aircraft taxied from Taxiway Bravo onto Taxiway Alpha before all vehicles were reported off Taxiway Alpha.

Aviation Incident Report #17218: At Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay), QC (CYKG), a vehicle went onto Runway 33/15 without permission, breaking the threshold lights.

An Air Inuit Boeing 737-2S2C (C-GAIG/AIE751), from Kuujjuaq, QC (CYVP) to Montréal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) cleared Runway 06L, then taxied onto Taxiway Bravo 2 and Runway 28 without clearance. No impact.

A privately registered, amateur built, Zenair Tri-Z CH-300 from Saint-Jean, QC (CYJN) to Saint-Jean, QC (CYJN) taxied via Alpha and crossed Runway 24 and Bravo onto Runway 20 without clearance. No impact on operations.

An Eid Air Aviation Cessna 172M (C-FEID) on a flight from Bromont, QC (CZBM), taxied onto Taxiway A without authorization. No impact on operations.

En route to Vancouver BC, (CYVR) an Air Canada Airbus A330-300 (ACA301) on a flight from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) reported losing its hydraulic system and that it was possible that hydraulic fluid had spilled onto the manoeuvring areas at CYUL. ACA301 did not declare an emergency but requested the presence of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) upon arrival at CYVR. Coordination was done. Impact: Runway 06R/24L was not available from 1228Z to 1238Z causing delays in take-off for several aircraft including an Air Canada Airbus A220-300 (ACA1073), a Jazz Embraer 170-200SU (JZA7552), a Jazz Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (JZA8696), an Air Canada Airbus A321 (ACA926), an Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 (ACA1296) and a Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-402 (JZA7955), and, on arrival, an Air Nunavut (BFF20) on a MEDEVAC flight.

An Air Canada Airbus A330-300 (ACA864) from Montréal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl, QC (CYUL) to London, UK (EGLL) taxied onto Taxiway A and crossed Runway 28 without clearance from ground control. No impact.

An Airmedic Inc. Pilatus PC-12/47E (C-GIOX/AM237) from Quebec/Jean-Lesage, QC (CYQB) to Sept-Îles, QC (CYZV) landed on Runway 09 and, once the wheels were down, was not able to slow down because of water on the runway. It skidded onto the grass to the threshold of Runway 27. No impact.

At Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL), the air position communication system stopped functioning. The back-up radio had to be used, as there was an aircraft on the runway and arrivals. The position was moved onto another console. No impact on operations.

An American, privately registered Maule M-7-235 from Rivière-du-Loup, QC (CYRI) to Sept-Îles, QC (CYZV) landed on Runway 27, and when it tried to make a U-turn, the aircraft ended up completely outside the runway lights. The aircraft performed a few manoeuvres in the grass before rolling back onto the runway and exiting at Delta. Impact: delay to an inbound Exact Air inc. Beech A100 (ET828) from Chicoutimi/Saint-Honoré, QC (CYRC) to Sept-Îles, QC (CYZV), which had to extend downwind and conduct a 360° on final.

A True North Airways Piper PA-31-350 (C-GCTH) from Val-dOr, QC (CYVO) to Sudbury, ON (CYSB) taxied onto the apron and then took off from Runway 18 at 1225Z with no communication and without IFR clearance. A Sky Jet M.G. Inc. Beech 200 (LSJ447) from Quebec/Jean-Lesage, QC (CYQB) to Val-dOr, QC (CYVO), on approach for Runway 36, reported having the traffic on its traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) and passing within 2 NM of the traffic.

While boarding an Air Inuit Ltd. Beech B300 (C-FKMG/AIE542) from Kuujjuaq, QC (CYVP) to Puvirnituq, QC (CYPX), a passenger ran out of the aircraft, across part of the apron, and onto Taxiway A and Runway 13/31. Airport advised. Impact: Runway 13/31 and Taxiway A were closed from 1530Z to 1540Z.
UPDATE: During the boarding process, a passenger being escorted by two agents escaped and ran on the runways at Kuujjuaq, QC (CYVP). The police responded and removed the passenger from the airport. An Air Inuit aircraft (AIE683) on a flight to Kuujjuaq, QC (CYVP) was diverted due to the occurrence.

A privately registered American Aviation AA-1 from Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) to Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) turned right onto Runway 28 after receiving an instruction to taxi to the left on Runway 10. The aircraft was instructed to stop and turn around as it passed the hold lines for Runway 06L. Impact: a Cargair Cessna 152 (C-GBJU) from Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) to Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU), on short final for Runway 24R, received an instruction to conduct a pull-up. No other impact on operations.

At Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX), a vehicle (PE63) was observed on Runway 06/24 without authorization. The vehicle had requested to proceed onto Taxiway B - CNX from the holding bay. The vehicle operator made a mistake with their request, as they were on the approach route to Runway 24. No operational impact.

A Cargojet Airways Ltd. Boeing 767-300 (CJT567) from Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) used a different taxi route than what was confirmed, and taxied onto the closed section of Taxiway India. No operational impact.

A privately registered Jodel D-9 from Rimouski, QC (CYXK) to Rimouski, QC (CYXK) reported that it was on final for Runway 07 at CYXK, and then made no further contact. An aircraft that was following the Jodel D-9 mentioned that the Jodel D-9 had overran the runway. The Jodel D-9 exited the runway on the south side, traveled about 200 feet south of the runway, and then rolled over onto its roof. The passengers exited on their own. A vehicle (ST25) notified by people present at the airport provided assistance to recover the aircraft. Damage unknown. No other impact. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), the Aviation Operations Centre (AVOPS) and the National Operations Centre (NOC) have been notified.

After landing, a privately registered Cirrus SR20 from Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) to Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) exited Runway 06L onto Taxiway Kilo. Its engine stopped while it was still in the protected area of the runway. The aircraft was towed a few minutes later. Impact on operations: two aircraft landed on Runway 06R and departures were delayed.

After landing on Runway 24L and exiting onto Taxiway G, a Cargair Cessna 152 (C-FRHT) from Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) to Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) struck a taxiway light. The runway was closed for several minutes during the cleanup. Other aircraft were redirected to Runway 24R. No other impact on operations.

After receiving and re-reading a clearance to taxi on Taxiway B-CNX and Runway 06/24 at Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX), a vehicle (MA4) was observed on Taxiway J. It was authorized to proceed onto I-CNX. No impact on operations.

Aviation Incident Report #16952: At Kuujjuarapik, QC (CYGW), an Air Inuit de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-FAID) taxied from Apron 02 to Taxiway Bravo, then to Taxiway Alpha and onto Apron 01, without communicating with the flight service station (FSS) of La Grande.

Airport personnel advised of the presence of 2 dogs on the runway while an Air Inuit de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-GRAI/AIE854) from Quebec/Jean Lesage, QC (CYQB) to Kuujjuarapik, QC (CYGW) was on the approach. A vehicle (ST40) was authorized to enter onto the runway, and it advised that the dogs had left. AIE854 landed without incident. No impact.

Upon landing on Runway 24R, a privately registered Cessna 172N from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) to Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) suffered a flat tire. The aircraft was manually moved by airport firefighters onto Taxiway B3. Impact: a Pascan Pilatus PC-12 (PSC366) from Rouyn-Noranda, QC (CYUY) to Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) on final for Runway 24R, was reassigned to Runway 24L.

While on the side of Taxiway India for its run-up, an Académie Aéronautique Inc. Piper PA-28-140 (C-GVPL) from Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) to Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) reported brake problems. Safety advised. The aircraft was manually pushed back onto the taxiway and was able to taxi on its own power thereafter. No impact on operations.

An Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 (C-FSIL/ACA1130) from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) was instructed to taxi via Taxiway D and hold short of Taxiway A. ACA1130 read back the hold short, but taxied onto A. No impact on operations.

A privately registered, amateur-built Murphy Rebel from Langley, BC (CYNJ) to Langley, BC (CYNJ) taxied onto Taxiway Bravo without a clearance. No operational impact.

A privately registered Navion from Langley, BC (CYNJ) to Langley, BC (CYNJ) landed on Runway 07 and was instructed to exit via Taxiway B and contact the ground controller. The aircraft turned right, onto Runway 19, and then onto Taxiway E, before contacting ground control.

A Kelowna & District Flying Club American Aviation AA-5B (C-GVXY) from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) taxied onto Runway 16, without clearance, with a Pacific Coastal Airlines Limited Beech 1900D (C-FMCN/PCO7006) from Kamloops, BC (CYKA) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) on 4NM final.

An Air Canada Airbus BD-500-1A11 (ACA1130) from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) pulled onto Taxiway Alpha after being told to hold short of Alpha.

The pilot of a privately registered Cessna 172G from Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) to Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) rejected their takeoff due to engine failure and exited onto Taxiway Charlie on their own. Minor impact to operations.

Aviation Incident Report #17163: A privately registered Mooney M20C from Vernon, BC (CYVK) to Vernon, BC (CYVK) landed Runway 05 and veered off the north side of the runway, striking the Taxiway Bravo exit sign and shearing the sign off the frangible posts at 1513Z. The aircraft then proceeded back onto the runway and exited at Taxiway Bravo. Staff Vehicle 33 responded and removed the broken sign off of the active area in the grass. A runway inspection was completed. No other aircraft in the pattern at the time. CYVK resumed normal operations at 1520Z.

Aviation Incident Report #17124: At Terrace, BC (CYXT), Vehicle (Staff60) was doing morning checks, and when they were coming off of Taxiway Bravo they realized they had driven approximately 100 meters onto Taxiway Alpha and not called on. They turned around and went back onto the apron. No operational impact.

A privately registered Pitts S-2B from Langley, BC (CYNJ) to Langley, BC (CYNJ) taxied onto Taxiway Alpha without a clearance.

An alarm sounded and the instrument landing system (ILS) glide path for Runway 30 went onto "standby" at 2245Z. Mower (TT150) was working in the glide path critical area with permission. Technology Operations Coordinator (TOC) advised that this is expected behaviour when a large vehicle passes close to the glide path. No traffic was using the glide path or inbound. The glide path was reset when work in the critical area was complete at 2257Z. No impact on operations.

A privately registered Piper PA-28-151 from Langley, BC (CYNJ) to Oliver, BC (CAU3) was instructed, from Bravo, to backtrack for an approved line up on Runway 25. The aircraft taxied onto Runway 19. The controller observed the aircraft taxiing onto Runway 19 and instructed the aircraft to line up on Runway 25.

A Skyquest Aviation Cessna 152 (C-GVNM) from Langley Regional, BC (CYNJ) to Pitt Meadows, BC (CYPK) taxied onto Taxiway Alpha without a clearance. No operational impact.

An individual trespassed onto the heliport. Police were at the heliport as well, eventually removing the individual. A Helijet International Sikorsky S-76A (C-GHJP/JBA712) from Victoria Harbour (Camel Point), BC (Heli) (CBF7) to Vancouver/Harbour (Public), BC (Heli) (CBC7) had to orbit for approximately 10 minutes.

A privately registered Piper PA-28-151 from Langley Regional, BC (CYNJ) to Oliver, BC (CAU3) taxied onto Taxiway Bravo without a clearance. No operational impact.

A privately registered Cirrus SR22 from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Jasper, AB (CYJA) was taxiing south on Fox and told to hold short of Alpha. The aircraft read it back and then taxied onto Alpha. A Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-402 (JZA8411) from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Vancouver Intl, BC (CYVR) was short of Alpha on Delta. The Cirrus SR22 had to be instructed to turn right onto Apron 3 to get out of the way.

A 2515854 Ontario Inc. Piper PA-46-350P (C-GLIK) from Medicine Hat, AB (CYXH) to Vancouver Intl, BC (CYVR) taxied onto a vehicle service road. No operational impact.

The tow crew of an Air Canada Airbus A330-343 (C-GHKX/ACA308) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) pushed ACA308 onto Taxiway J for a cross-bleed start without authorization. A Jazz Bombardier CL-600-2D24 (C-GJZT/JZA8108) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Denver, CO (KDEN) taxiing southbound on Taxiway J was told to stop.

A Hanson Aviation Corp. Cessna 172M (C-GDZQ) from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) was instructed to hold short Taxiway C. The aircraft pulled onto Taxiway C. Short delay for a WestJet Encore de Havilland DHC-8-402 (WEN3311) to exit the runway. No operational impact.

During departure, a privately registered Cessna 170B from Fort St. John, BC (CYXJ) to Whitehorse/Erik Nielsen, YT (CYXY) veered to the side of the runway and its wheel came off. The aircraft crashed and tipped onto its side. The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit responded and advised that there were no injuries, but there was a fuel leak on the runway. No emergency services needed. A NOTAM was issued to close Runway 12/30 and Taxiway Alpha. All pertinent parties were informed. The runway was returned to service at 2055Z.

A Pacific Flying Club Cessna 172S (C-GBUD) from Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) to Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) was instructed to hold short of Runway 13. Readback obtained, but pilot proceeded onto Runway 13 anyway. One aircraft on final was instructed to conduct an overshoot. Minor impact to operations. This incident involved pilot training.

An Air Transat Airbus A321-271NX (C-GOIM/TSC931) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) missed its turn onto Taxiway Juliet, and ended up on Taxiway Lima.

A Flair Airlines Ltd. Boeing 737-8 (C-FLKD/FLE391) from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier, ON (CYOW), instructed to hold short of Taxiway A, taxied onto A. No impact on operations.

The engine of a Victoria Flying Club Cessna 172S (C-GSDZ) from Victoria, BC (CYYJ) to Victoria, BC (CYYJ) stopped working while the aircraft was on Runway 09, after landing. C-GSDZ was disabled on Runway 09 until the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit and a tug vehicle helped to push the aircraft off Runway 09 and onto Taxiway Golf. The tug pulled C-GSDZ back to the Victoria Flying Club without further incident. No impact on operations.

At Pitt Meadows, BC (CYPK), a privately registered Cessna 180H, instructed to taxi via Taxiways A, G, D, and F and cross Runways 26L and 26R for Runway 18, instead taxied on Taxiway B and crossed the hold short line for Runway 18/36 onto Runway 26L. An Island Coastal Aviation Inc. Cessna 172N (C-GYPN), on short final for Runway 18, was instructed to conduct an overshoot by the controller.

A WestJet Encore Ltd. de Havilland DHC-8-402 (WEN3366) from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Edmonton, AB (CYEG) taxied onto Taxiway A after being instructed to hold short of A. No impact on traffic.

A Skylink Express Inc. Beech 1900C (SLQ768) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Kamloops, BC (CYKA) taxied on a closed runway.
UPDATE: AOR 276803-V2: A Skylink Express Inc. Beech 1900C (SLQ768) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Kamloops, BC (CYKA) was instructed to taxi onto a closed runway at CYVR.

A Victoria Flying Club Cessna 172S (C-GTEX) from Victoria, BC (CYYJ) to Victoria, BC (CYYJ) experienced a flat tire upon landing on Runway 09. C-GTEX was able to exit Runway 09 onto Runway 21. The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit responded and assisted in towing C-GTEX back to the hangar. A foreign object debris (FOD) check was completed. No impact on operations.