An Académie Aéronautique Inc. Cessna 152 (C-GPFX) from Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) to Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) aborted its take-off from Runway 06 due to a mechanical issue and taxied back to the ramp without further incident. No impact on operations.

An emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal was observed on frequency 121.5 MHz, starting at 1238Z and ending at 1303Z. Transport Quebec found a privately registered Cessna 177 on the south ramp at Chicoutimi/Saint-Honoré, QC (CYRC) with its ELT power button stuck in the "ON" position.

A Nolinor Aviation Boeing 737-8Q8 (C-FHNM/NRL942) from Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) to Val-dOr, QC (CYVO) aborted its takeoff on Runway 24 due to a door warning and taxied back to the ramp without further incident. No impact on operations.

A Nolinor Aviation Boeing 737-200 (NRL951) from Val-dOr, QC (CYVO) to Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) rejected its takeoff and taxied back to the ramp. No operational impact.

A Richcopter Inc. Cessna 150M (C-GYGH) from Ottawa/Gatineau, QC (CYND) to Ottawa/Gatineau, QC (CYND) aborted its take-off due to a possible tail strike. The flight service station (FSS) requested that a Richcopter Inc. Cessna 150M (C-GUDB) from Ottawa/Gatineau, QC (CYND) to Ottawa/Gatineau, QC (CYND), on final approach, conduct a go-around. After returning to the ramp for an aircraft (A/C) inspection, C-GYGH proceeded onto Taxiway Alpha without contacting the FSS at 1932Z. No impact.

An Air Inuit Ltd. de Havilland DHC-6-300 (C-GTYX/AIE671M) on a MEDEVAC flight from Kuujjuaq, QC (CYVP) to Kangiqsualujjuaq/Georges River, QC (CYLU) aborted its takeoff from Runway 31 due to an indication. AIE671M returned to the ramp. No operational impact.

An Air Inuit de Havilland DHC-8-102 (C-FDLG/AIE870), from Kuujjuaq, QC (CYVP) to Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River), QC (CYLU) rejected take-off from Runway 25 due to an indication. The aircraft returned to the ramp to conduct checks. There was no impact on operations.

A Qwest Helicopters (2020) Ltd. Bell 206B (C-FNPW) on a flight to Fort St. John, BC (CYXJ) requested an ambulance due to a situation with one of the passengers on board. Medical personnel were contacted and given all pertinent information. An ambulance was then sent, where it met C-FNPW at the main ramp. No impact to operations.

A Sealand Flight Ltd. Cesssna 172N (C-FOFL) from Qualicum Beach, BC (CAT4) to Qualicum Beach, BC (CAT4) went into the information request (INREQ) phase at 0530Z. Multiple messages were left for the pilot. The search and rescue (SAR) contact was not answering outside of business hours. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Victoria was notified and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) went to do a ramp check. The JRCC made contact with the pilot and the pilot called to close their flight plan (FP) at 0609Z.

A Collège dEnseignement Général et Professionnel dÉdouard-Montpetit Eurocopter EC120B (C-GKPN) from Qualicum Beach, BC (CAT4) to Qualicum Beach, BC (CAT4) on a VFR flight plan (FP) from CAT4 to CAT4 reached Information Request to Departure Station (QALQ) stage at 1741Z and information request (INREQ) stage at 1811Z. A message was left on the pilots voicemail and the CAT4 airport manager (APM) was called for a ramp check. The pilot called 1813Z to close the flight plan (FP).

A Morningstar Partners Ltd. Embraer EMB-500 (C-GYMP) from Victoria, BC (CYYJ) to Edmonton, AB (CYEG) rejected its takeoff of Runway 09. The aircraft taxied back to the ramp and departed at 0300Z.
UPDATE AOR-289492-V4: A Morningstar Partners Ltd. Embraer EMB-500 (C-GYMP) from Victoria, BC (CYYJ) to Edmonton, AB (CYEG) was cleared for takeoff from Runway 09 and was later instructed by air traffic control (ATC) to stop. The aircraft had reached 60 knots and was delayed by 55 minutes to cool the brakes.
UPDATE: AOR-289492-V5: A Morningstar Partners Ltd. Embraer EMB-500 (C-GYMP) from Victoria, BC (CYYJ) to Edmonton, AB (CYEG) was cleared for takeoff from Runway 09 and was later instructed by air traffic control (ATC) to stop. The aircraft had reached 60 knots and was delayed by 55 minutes to cool the brakes. The aircraft (a/c) departed at 0300Z.

An American, corporately registered Cessna 182P (N1456S) on a flight to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) had exited Runway 16 at Taxiway A and was instructed to taxi via Taxiway F to Shell. N1456S subsequently taxied onto A3, which had been "voice-closed" by the airport authority. When queried, the pilot indicated that they had been told by Shell to go to A3, as their ramp was full. No impact on operations.

A privately registered Rockwell 114 on a transborder flight from Burns, OR (KBNO) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) entered the Information Request to Departure Station (QALQ) phase at 0058Z. No joy contacting the pilot on frequencies or phone. A message was left. The U.S. Flight Service Station (FSS) was contacted. The last contact was when the aircraft was heading into KBNO around 2100Z. It was suggested that the pilot may have activated the flight plan (FP) in error. The aircraft entered the information request (INREQ) stage at 0128Z. The FP information was forwarded to the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Victoria. JRCC Victoria called and was informed of the situation. The U.S. FSS advised that a ramp check at KBNO showed the aircraft on the ground at 0218Z. FP closed at 0220Z. The pilot called the U.S. FSS at 0255Z to confirm that the FP was closed.

A Conair Group Inc. de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-FFQG/TKR542) on a flight from Fort St. John, BC (CYXJ) rejected its takeoff on Runway 12 at 2325Z. The aircraft backtracked on Runway 12 to try again and rejected another takeoff at 2329Z. The aircraft returned to their ramp for an inspection. No impact on operations.

A WestJet Boeing 737-700 (WJA399) from Calgary, AB (CYYC) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) was given taxi clearance for D and C, for Gate 4. They entered the ramp via E. Airport authority had restricted using E for entrance because of gate construction. No impact on operations.

A Pacific Professional Flight Centre Ltd. Cessna 172P (C-GHFH) from Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) to Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) on a VFR flight plan (FP) reached the Information Request to Departure Station (QALQ) stage at 0600Z. Called the pilots cell phone and left 2 messages on voicemail. Checked CZBB Tower Aircraft Movement (TAM), with no indication of a departure (DEP) or arrival (ARR) from CZBB. Called the CZBB tower, they had no contact with the aircraft. Left message on voicemail for "Pro IFR". The aircraft reached the information request (INREQ) stage at 0630Z. Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Victoria called and advised of details. Was in the process of getting Delta Police to arrange a ramp check when the pilot called back. The pilot indicated they never did depart from CZBB, but forgot to call back to cancel their FP. FP closed. Called JRCC Victoria back to advise communication search terminated.

A privately registered Schleicher ASH 31 MI from Penticton, BC (CYYF) to Penticton, BC (CYYF) landed and stopped just before Taxiway B. The aircraft could not start its engine to taxi off. The pilot exited the aircraft and pulled it off the runway and taxiway to the main ramp. One aircraft, a privately registered American Aviation AA-5 from Penticton, BC (CYYF) to Penticton, BC (CYYF), had to extend its circuit for 2 minutes.

The Victoria (YJ) tower reported a strong emergency locator transmitter (ELT), originated from a WestJet Boeing 737-800 (C-GRTB/WJA195) from Calgary, AB (CYYC) to Victoria, BC (CYYJ) on ramp.

A Canadian Flight Centre Cessna 172R (C-GZPK) from Pitt Meadows, BC (CYPK) to Pitt Meadows, BC (CYPK) departed CYPK at 0646Z on a return flight plan (FP) back to CYPK, with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) of 0746Z. After a communications search, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) was dispatched to CYPK for a ramp check, where the aircraft was located at 0943Z. The FP was closed.

A Kirsch Air Ltd. Cessna T182T (C-GHEC) from Fort St. John, BC (CYXJ) to Grande Prairie, AB (CYQU) aborted its takeoff due to an instrument failure and returned to the ramp at 1605Z. No impact on operations.

A Morningstar Air Express Inc. Boeing 757-200 (MAL8062) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Moncton/Romeo LeBlance, NB (CYQM) was instructed to taxi to Runway 05 via Juliet (a right turn off the FDEX ramp), which was read back. Upon leaving the FDEX apron, MAL8062 turned left on Juliet. There was no conflict and MAL8062 was redirected to Runway 05 via Runway 15R and Taxiway Hotel.

A Morningstar Air Express Inc. Boeing 757-2B7 (C-FMEQ/MAL8062) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Moncton/Romeo Leblanc, NB (CYQM) was instructed to taxi via J to Runway 05 from the FedEx ramp. That routing can only be done by going in one direction. MAL8062 turned the wrong way and entered an area that was size-restricted to aircraft that cannot have a wingspan larger than 75. The aircraft had no other available routings and continued without incident.

An Air Creebec Inc. de Havilland DHC-8-314 (CRQ841) from Timmins/Victor M. Power, ON (CYTS) to Moosonee, ON (CYMO) returned to the ramp after taxiing into position on Runway 03 and cancelled its flight plan as well. No impact on operations.

Multiple airport ramp checks were done in the vicinity of the flight route of a Briland Mechanical Ltd. Piper PA-24-250 (C-GEWK) from Delhi, ON (CDH6) to Marathon, ON (CYSP). The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton (YTR) took over after the alert notice (ALNOT) stage. Search is ongoing.

After landing on Runway 23, a Flexjet Embraer EM-545 (LXJ408) from Chicago/Midway, IL (KMDW) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) was cleared southbound on Taxiway Echo, with an instruction to hold short of Sierra, which was read back. Taxiing for departure, an Air Canada Rouge Airbus A319 (ROU1644) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Miami, FL (KMIA) was cleared to Runway 05 via Taxiway Tango, with instructions to cross Runway 33R, turn right on Taxiway E, and hold short of Sierra. Both aircraft wound up in the opposite direction on Echo. ROU1644 held short of EA and allowed LXJ408 to enter the ramp. No other operational impact.

A Morningstar Air Express Boeing 757 200 (MAL8082) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) rejected take-off twice on Runway 33R due to a technical issue, and taxied back to the ramp without further incident. No impact on operations.

A 3457265 Canada Inc. Robinson R44 II (C-GBOU) from Sioux Lookout, ON (CYXL) to Dryden, ON (CYHD) called final for CYHD at 2121Z. No down call was received. Airport Operator (APO) advised and ramp check confirmed a visual with helicopter and pilot. No impact to operations.

A St. Catharines Flying Club Piper PA-28-161 (C-GNOC) from St. Catharines/Niagara District, ON (CYSN) to St. Catharines/Niagara District, ON (CYSN) landed on Runway 06 and reported a nose wheel issue. The pilot indicated that they could not taxi to the ramp. Upon further inspection, a flat nose gear tire was confirmed. The flight service station (FSS) and Allied aviation services coordinated to tow the aircraft off the runway. No impact to operations.

A Slate Falls Airways Cessna U206G (C-GGRU) from Sioux Lookout, ON (Water) (CKA6) to Sioux Lookout, ON (Water) (CKA6) reported final for CKA6 at 1659Z and didnt report down. Several calls to the aircraft (a/c) on the frequency went unanswered and calls to the company via phone went to voicemail. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) phoned and requested a ramp check. C-GGRU confirmed they had landed safely on the ice strip at 1710Z. No impact on operations.

A Porter Airlines de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GKQG/POE639) from Toronto/Billy Bishop, ON (CYTZ) to Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) reported a small fuel leak out of the right engine while parked at the gate. The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit was dispatched. No operational impact.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A22C0002: C-GKQG, a de Havilland DHC-8-402 operated by Porter Airlines Inc., was on the ramp in Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) after conducting flight POE639. A small fuel leak out of the right engine was reported while the aircraft was parked at the gate. The operators maintenance personnel attempted to stop the fuel leak by pulling the PULL Fuel Hydraulic Cut Off handle; however, fuel continued to leak. ARFF was dispatched and the aircraft was towed back to the hangar without further incident. The operators maintenance replaced the Fuel Metering Unit on the right hand engine and the aircraft was returned to service.

Aviation Incident Report: An Image Air Charter Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (C-FSEP) on a flight from West Palm Beach, FL (KPBI) declared an emergency due to a faulty gear indication and returned to KPBI. The aircraft landed without incident and taxied to the ramp.

An unauthorized all-terrain vehicle (ATV) entered Runway 13/31 and went to the threshold (THR) of Runway 13, then returned to the ramp and exited the area by the snow and ice control (SNIC) building.

At 2001Z, a privately registered, amateur-built Sorenson 282 reported final for Runway 12 at Buffalo Narrows, SK (CYVT). The Flight Service Station (FSS) requested an "off runway" report. At 2005Z, the aircraft had not reported off the runway. The FSS made multiple calls to the aircraft, with no response. At 2007Z, the FSS contacted the CYVT Airport Manager (APM) for a ramp check. At 2015Z, the CYVT APM advised the FSS that the aircraft was on the apron. No impact on operations.

An Air Tindi Ltd. de Havilland DHC-6-300 (TIN604) from Yellowknife, NT (CYZF) to Yellowknife, NT (CYZF) rejected its takeoff on Runway 28 due to a reported lighting issue. They taxied to the end of Runway 28 to try and resolve the issue. They were unable to solve the problem and taxied back onto the Tindi ramp without further incident. No impact to operations.

The tower observed a large flame from the engine of a McMurray Aviation Cessna U206G (C-GMFV) on a flight from Fort McMurray, AB (CYMM) that was on the ramp. The pilot was informed on the ground frequency. After a brief inspection on the ramp, the aircraft taxied and departed at 1835Z without further incident. No impact to operations.

The Kugaaruk, NU (CYBB) community aerodrome radio station (CARS) sent a fax where it reported a medical emergency on a Canadian North Aerospatiale/Aeritalia ATR 42-500 (C-FTID/AKT656) from Kugaaruk, NU (CYBB) to Cape Dorset, NU (CYTE) that was ramp loading. The appropriate medical facility was notified. The aircraft departed at 2200Z to CYTE.

An Alberta Central Airways Ltd. Beech B200 (C-GSWU) from Lac La Biche, AB (CYLB) to Edmonton, AB (CYEG) reported an engine out, around 12 miles to the northeast (NE) of CYEG, and declared an emergency. The aircraft landed on Runway 30 safely and exited at Taxiway A4. The aircraft required a tow to the Alberta Health Services (AHS) ramp. No impact to operations.

The Fort McPherson, NT (CZFM) community aerodrome radio station (CARS) operator advised that a Simpson Air Limited Cessna U206G (C-GGHU) on a flight to Fort McPherson, NT (CZFM) went off the runway after landing at approximately 2055Z. No injuries, no damage to aircraft. No further information available.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A22W0006: A Simpson Air (1981) Limited U206G, C-GGHU, was on a flight from Fort Simpson Island, NT (CET4) to Fort McPherson, NT (CZFM). Upon landing at CZFM, the aircraft came into contact with a snow bank on the side of Runway 30 and became stuck; there were no injuries. Airport radio was notified and a maintenance crew came and cleared a path to extract the aircraft from the snow. The aircraft was repositioned to the ramp. An assessment of the aircraft was made by the pilot and the maintenance organization, and no damage noted.

After landing on Runway 12, a Cargojet Airways Ltd. Boeing 767-316 (C-GOCJ/CJT919) from Calgary, AB (CYYC) to Edmonton, AB (CYEG) became disabled on Taxiway A, near A1, due to extremely slippery conditions. CJT919 was eventually towed to the ramp at 1630Z. Several aircraft needed to backtrack on Runway 12 after landing due to the blocked taxiway.

Pan-tilt-zoom camera 8 (PTZ-8) was unable to focus on Runway 09/27 or Runway 15/33 intersection A. Image remained blurry and was unusable after attempts to adjust it. PTZ-7 was unsuitable due to ramp light glare interference obscuring intersection visibility.

An Air Canada Rouge Airbus A319-112 (C-GITR/ROU1505) from Moncton/Romeo Leblanc, NB (CYQM) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) aborted its take-off from Runway 24 due to a locked nose wheel and taxied back to the ramp without further incident. No impact on operations.

While landing, a privately registered Cessna 177RG from Greenwood, NS (CYZX) to Moncton/Romeo LeBlanc, NB (CYQM) veered off the hard surface of Runway 06 and entered onto the grass. The aircraft taxied to the ramp without further incident. No impact on operations.

A Summit Air British Aerospace Avro 146 (C-FXRJ/SUT8041) from Halifax/Stanfield, NS (CYHZ) to Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF) aborted its take-off from Runway 32. No assistance was required, but the aircraft returned to the fixed-base operator (FBO). No operational impact.
UPDATE from Airworthiness: A Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) looked into this occurrence. The aircraft rejected takeoff from Halifax/Stanfield, NS (CYHZ) because the Primary Flight Display (PFD), top electronic horizontal situation indicator (EFIS) screen, displayed all flags, the altimeter (ALT) went black and the FTC (flight guidance) light appeared. The aircraft returned to the ramp without further incident. Maintenance re-racked Flight Guidance Computers (FGCs) 1 and 2, then performed return-to-service tests on the FGCs and the FLAD system. They checked serviceable and the aircraft was returned to service, with no further faults reported.

An emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal was heard at the Chicoutimi/Saint-Honoré, QC (CYRC) airport from 1600Z to 1605Z. The signal was coming from the south ramp. Maintenance test. No impact on operations.

An Air Inuit Ltd. de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-FOAI/AIE802), from Kuujjuarapik, QC (CYGW) to Salluit, QC (CYZG) returned to the ramp and reported that the runway was not good enough for take-off. AIE802 took off at 2038Z.

Trucks (TK92+2) were instructed to exit the runway via Taxiways D and C toward the ramp. However, the trucks exited via A and B. An American corporately registered Cirrus SR22T (N816DV), from Goose Bay, NL (CYYR) to Sept-Îles, QC (CYZV), 7 NM on final to Instrument Landing System (ILS) observed a fluctuation in the ILS signal, but continued the approach. A Provincial Airlines (PVL8321) Beech 1900D from Sept-Îles, QC (CYZV) to La Romaine, QC (CTT5) had to stay clear of B to give way to vehicles.

A Trans-Sol Aviation (TSAS) tug (Mule) towed an aircraft from the Ramp 1 barrier to TSAS via Taxiways D3 and D without authorization.

A 9316-5215 Québec Inc. Cessna 182G (C-FPTW) from Trois-Rivières, QC (CYRQ) to Québec/Neuville, QC (CNV9) reached the information request (INREQ) stage of communications search. Its estimated time of departure (ETD) was 1900Z, and estimated time of arrival (ETA) was 2000Z. A ramp check at CNV9 confirmed that the aircraft had landed.

At 1215Z, the crew of an Air Inuit de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-FAID/AIE880) from La Grande-Rivière, QC (CYGL) to Kangiqsujuaq, QC (CYKG), in position on Runway 31, advised that they were returning to the ramp to conduct some verifications. IFR clearance cancelled. AIE880 departed at 1314Z.

An Airborne Sensing Corporation Piper PA-31-325 (SNAAP3) from Quebec/Jean Lesage, QC (CYQB) to Quebec/Jean Lesage, QC (CYQB) aborted its take-off from Runway 06 due to a tire puncture. SNAAP3 exited on its own at the intersection, then was towed to Ramp 3. No impact.