A Nolinor Aviation Boeing 737-2R4C (C-GNLW/NRL954) from Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) to Val-d’Or, QC (CYVO) declared an emergency on final due to a left engine failure. On the ground, 2 minutes later, the aircraft reported that it did not require emergency services and taxied to the apron without incident. No operational impact.
UPDATE from Operator: Upon review, it was discovered that there was no engine failure. Rather, the crew had conducted a precautionary engine shut down following an oscillating oil pressure indication.

At 1955Z, the Sûreté du Québec reported that a privately registered Piper J3L-65X from St-Hyacinthe, QC (CSU3) to St-Hyacinthe, QC (CSU3) had conducted a forced landing on Route 116, in the vicinity of CSU3, due to an engine issue. NAV CANADA did not provide any services. No impact on operations.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A22Q0003: A privately owned Piper J3L-65X had just taken off from St-Hyacinthe, QC (CSU3) for a local flight. During the initial climb, while the aircraft was at an altitude of about 500 ft above ground level (AGL), a sudden, intense vibration was felt. The pilot shut the engine down and performed an emergency landing on Route 116, near CSU3. Once on the ground, the pilot observed major damage to the wooden propeller (Sensenich). The aircraft was towed, on the route, to CSU3. There were no injuries. The propeller had just been overhauled by the manufacturer.

Delayed entry as a result of NAV CANADA safety and evaluation quality assurance (QA) review: After receiving clearance, a North Cariboo Flying Service Ltd Beech 200 (C-FNNC/NCB3508) from Fort Nelson, BC (CYYE) to Fort St. John, BC (CYXJ) reported a stuck brake and shut down at the entrance to Taxiway A. NCB3508 was given a new clearance and departed at 1811Z, without incident. No impact to operations.

An Okanagan Aviation Academy Cessna 172M (C-GJES) from Salmon Arm, BC (CZAM) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) touched down and made a left turn on the runway, into the snow on the east side of the runway. Crash alarm was pulled, and emergency vehicles attended the scene right away. The runway was closed via NOTAM.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A22P0006: C-GJES, an Aurora Aviation Academy Inc. Cessna 172M, was conducting flight training exercises near Kelowna Intl, BC (CYLW) with a student pilot on board. During the landing roll at CYLW, directional control was lost. The aircraft departed the left side of the paved surface of Runway 34, in the vicinity of Taxiway B. The aircraft did not collide with any obstacles. The aircraft became stuck in the snow and the student pilot shut down the engine to prevent a prop strike. Aircraft rescue fire fighting personnel responded and assisted with towing the aircraft back onto the runway. There were no injuries and no apparent damage to the aircraft. The operator will complete an aircraft maintenance inspection prior to returning the airplane to service.

The airport intentionally shut down power for maintenance. During the outage, frequency 122.3 MHz and the lighting panel were unserviceable (U/S).

A North Cariboo Flying Service Ltd. British Aerospace Avro 146 (C-GSUI/NCB1512) from Calgary, AB (CYYC) to Terrace, BC (CYXT) experienced an engine failure on short final for Runway 33. The engine was shut down during the roll out. No impact to operations.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A22P0002: C-GSUI, a North Cariboo Flying Service Ltd. British Aerospace Avro 146 Series RJ100, was operating as flight NCB1512 from Calgary Int’l, AB (CYYC) to Terrace, BC (CYXT) with 4 crew and 77 passengers on board. On short final for an ILS approach, at approximately 400 feet above ground level, the aircraft encountered wind shear, causing an aerodynamic performance degradation and deviation from the glide slope. The aircraft auto-throttle system compensated for the performance change and enabled the crew to regain the glide slope. The crew then observed a GEN 4 caution light for the No. 4 engine (Avco Lycoming, LF-507-1F) and noted the engine continued to produce power based on the associated gas producer speed (N1) indication. The crew proceeded with the landing and touched down without further incident. Once on the ground, the crew found the No.4 engine was now indicating a decrease in N1 with an exceedance in the exhaust gas temperature (EGT) limitation. The No. 4 engine was shut down on the taxiway, with no additional indications or warnings. There were no reported injuries or damage to the aircraft. Following arrival, the crew inspected the engine and no damage or leakage was found. When weather permits, the aircraft will be ferried on the 3 remaining engines to CYYC for completion of the required maintenance actions.

A Toronto Airways Cessna 172S (C-GFFQ) from Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO) to Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO) was cleared for take-off. The pilot then informed the tower that their engine had shut down. A privately registered Cirrus SR22 from Peterborough, ON (CYPQ) to Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO), on final, was instructed to conduct an overshoot, and a Durham Flight Centre Inc. Cessna 1721 (C-GBMK) from Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO) to Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO) flew a full field circuit. The pilot was able to restart the engine and taxied back to their apron. No substantial impact on operations.

A Porter Airlines de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GLQE/POE630) from Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) to Toronto/Billy Bishop, ON (CYTZ) declared an emergency due to a hydraulic issue and advised returning to CYQT. The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit was dispatched. The aircraft arrived at 1414Z, shut down on the runway and was towed off. Two departures and two arrivals were delayed between 7-20 minutes.

TSB Report #A22C0008: C-GCJH, a Piper PA-31-350 aircraft operated by Skycare Air Ambulance, was enroute from Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) to Poplar Hill, ON (CPV7) with a crew of two on board. While in cruise, the left engine (Lycoming LTIO-540) began to run rough, followed by a loss of power. The crew decided to do a precautionary shutdown of the engine and then diverted to Dryden, ON (CYHD), where a successful single-engine landing was completed.

In the vicinity of LETOR, a Federal Express Corporation McDonnell Douglas MD 11F (N586FE/FDX147) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Memphis, TN (KMEM) advised they were declaring an emergency, with their #1 engine shut down, and requested a return to CYYZ. FDX147 landed on Runway 33R in CYYZ at 1453Z.
UPDATE: Aviation Incident Report: A Federal Express Corporation McDonnell Douglas MD 11F (N586FE/FDX147) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Memphis, TN (KMEM) returned to CYYZ for a landing, without further incident, after declaring an emergency due to an issue with its #1 engine.

An inbound Wasaya Airways Beech 1900D (C-FQWA/WSG751) from Muskrat Dam, ON (CZMD) to Sioux Lookout, ON (CYXL) declared "PAN PAN" due to their gear not extending. The aircraft proceeded with a manual extension, conducted a "low and over", and landed without incident. The aircraft shut down on the runway and was towed off. Taxiway A, Runway 16/34, and Taxiway B were closed for approximately 10 minutes. Emergency services called. The Airport Operator (APO) and the Winnipeg Area Control Centre (ZWG) were advised. One departure, a Bearskin Airlines Swearingen SW4 (BLS361) from Sioux Lookout, ON (CYXL) to Red Lake, ON (CYRL), was delayed.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A22C0001: C-FQWA, a Beech 1900D operated by Wasaya Airways, was conducting flight WSG751 from Sioux Lookout, ON (CYXL) to Muskrat Dam, ON (CZMD) with 2 crew members and 5 passengers on board. While on approach for CZMD, the flight crew selected landing gear down; however, the gear remained up and the crew did not receive the three landing gear down annunciator lights. The flight crew decided to return to CYXL and requested emergency services to be on standby as a precaution. The landing gear was manually extended and the aircraft landed without further incident. There were no reported injuries and no damage to the aircraft. The operators maintenance identified an issue with the aircraft bus tie control PC board and replaced these components. GCUs were adjusted, gear swings were completed on the ground, and a successful in-flight test flight was completed. The aircraft has been released into regular service. Previous similar occurrences: A21C0113 and A21C0114.

Aviation Incident Report: A Kenn Borek Air de Havilland DHC-6-300 (C-FDHB) from Liberia, Costa Rica (MRLB) to Houston, TX (KHOU) landed on Runway 4 and taxied to Taxiway R. After the aircraft was clear of the runway and switching to ground control, the aircrafts brakes and left tire caught on fire. There was a small amount of smoke coming from the aircraft, but no visible flames. The fire station was alerted and rolled the trucks, however, before the trucks arrived, the pilot put out the fire using an on-board fire extinguisher. The aircraft was towed to the fixed-base operator (FBO). No damage to airport property. No injuries. Extent of damage unknown.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A22F0022: C-FDHB, a Kenn Borek Air Viking DHC-6-200 was conducting a flight from Liberia/Daniel Oduber Quirós Intl, Costa Rica (MRLB) to Houston/William P. Hobby, TX (KHOU). After landing in KHOU, the pilot applied brakes to exit via the taxiway and felt that the airplane grabbed a bit more then usual on the left-hand side. After exiting the runway, the flight engineer on board called Fire on the left-hand side of the airplane. The pilot stopped the airplane and shut down the engines. The flight engineer jumped out and extinguished the fire on the left-hand main landing gear with a hand held onboard fire extinguisher. After inspection, it was discovered that the left-hand brake caliper had broken free from its mount and rotated forward, severing the hydraulic lines.

A Government of Canada, Department of National Defence Lockheed P-3 (HNTR11) on a flight from Greenwood, NS (CYZX) reported an issue with the number 2 engine and shut it down. The pilot declared an emergency and diverted to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG). The pilot requested the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit on stand-by upon arrival. The aircraft landed without incident at 0044Z.

An Air Nunavut Ltd. Beech B200 (C-FGXR/BFF203) from Iqaluit, NU (CYFB) to Sisimiut, Greenland (BGSS) taxied to position on Runway 16, at the Taxiway A intersection, with clearance. The aircraft then advised they would be returning to the apron to perform a check. The Montreal Area Control Centre (CZUL) was advised and the clearance was kept active. BFF203 then advised they were going to be returning to the hangar and shutting down for a few minutes. CZUL was advised and the clearance was cancelled. No impact to operations.

A Keewatin Air Beech B200 (C-FKEJ/KEW202) from York Landing, MB (CZAC) to Thompson, MB (CYTH) conducted a missed approach for Runway 24 due to a landing gear light issue and requested the specialist to look at the gear. KEW202 was told "gear appears to be down". The aircraft then elected to hold outside of the zone and declared an emergency as a precaution. Once emergency services arrived, the aircraft landed on Runway 06 at 2116Z without issue and shut down on the runway. The aircraft was towed off shortly after a mechanical inspection. Runway 06 was closed via voice NOTAM until the aircraft was clear. A Calm Air Aerospatiale aircraft (CAV484) elected to land on Runway 15 to stay clear of KEW202 on approach; no other operational impact.

A Nolinor Aviation Boeing 737-2R4C (C-GNLW/NRL951) from Meadowbank, NU (CMB2) to Churchill, MB (CYYQ) declared "PAN PAN". NRL951 had to shutdown its #1 engine. When 134NM northwest (NW) of CMB2, they changed their destination (DEST) from CYYQ to Rankin Inlet, NU (CYRT), with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) of 1749Z. Assistance was offered and refused. NRL951 landed (LND) at 1759Z without issue. No impact on other aircraft (ACFT), nor on operations.

After taxiing out for departure, a Perimeter Aviation de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-GCBK/PAG607) from Island Lake, MB (CYIV) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) advised they were stuck near the threshold of Runway 12 and would be shutting down and requiring a tow. The runway was closed for approximately 2 hours until the aircraft was removed. Multiple delays occurred as a result.

A privately registered Cessna 170B from Bassano, AB (CEN2) to La Ronge/Barber Field, SK (CYVC) reported smoke in the cockpit and shut down all electrical equipment. Assistance was offered and declined. Pilot communicated with phone and handheld radio. Landed safely at 0250Z.

At 2048Z, a Government of Canada, Department of National Defence de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (VMPR02) on a flight from Inuvik/Mike Zubko, NT (CYEV) reported returning to CYEV with an oil pressure issue. Their estimated time of arrival (ETA) was 5 minutes. At 2049Z, the aircraft reported "PAN PAN" for a left-hand engine shut down. The aircraft landed on Runway 24 safely at 2053Z. Impact to operations: a North-Wright Airways Cessna 207A (C-GALF) on a VFR flight from Inuvik/Mike Zubko, NT (CYEV) to Norman Wells, NT (CYVQ) had its departure delayed by 3 minutes.

A Buffalo Airways Lockheed 188C (C-GZFE/BFL01T) from Yellowknife, NT (CYZF) to Yellowknife, NT (CYZF) returned to land at CYZF with one engine shut down. BFL01T advised the shutdown was precautionary only. No assistance required, and no impact to operations.

Aviation Incident Report #17492: An Airborne Energy Solutions Robinson R44 II (C-FHZE) from Fort McMurray, AB (CYMM) to Fort McMurray, AB (CYMM) was patrolling at Suncor (Firebag Patrol), approximately to the west of KM 8, when the pilot noticed a very faint smell of smoke. The pilot could not see any smoke outside of the helicopter. They turned back the gauges and noticed the alternator light was illuminated. They cycled the alternator switch and the light went out briefly and then illuminated again. The pilot noticed the oil pressure was beginning to fall, so they immediately lowered the collective and prepared for an emergency landing. The area had very deep snow and lots of protruding sticks and bushes, so the helicopter was brought to a hover and moved forward to find an area with the least snags that could potentially hit the tail rotor. The engine revolutions per minute (RPM) began to fall and the low RPM horn sounded off. The pilot pushed the helicopter forward into the snow as a cushion and lowered collective and began shut down procedures. At that point, oil, alternator, aux fuel and clutch lights were illuminated. The pilot completed the shut down and the smoke dissipated. There was no damage to the helicopter or surrounding area during the precautionary landing. No injuries reported.

The Kugluktuk, NU (CYCO) community aerodrome radio station (CARS) reported a "Mayday" call from a Summit Air Aerospatiale ATR 72-202 (C-GJPY/SUT7191) from Yellowknife, NT (CYZF) to Kugluktuk, NU (CYCO), which advised of a loss of engine use. No services were required. The aircraft landed in CYCO without incident at 2008Z. Impact on operations unknown.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A22W0007: C-GJPY, a Summit Air Ltd. Aerospatiale ATR 72, was operating as flight SUT7191 from Yellowknife, NT (CYZF) to Kugluktuk, NU (CYCO). On approach to CYCO, the crew noted a low oil pressure indication on the No. 1 engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW124B). The crew conducted a precautionary engine shutdown, declared an emergency and landed with no further issues. Following the flight, the maintenance department had found that the oil plug in the oil cooler had loosened off. The plug was replaced, ground runs were conducted and the aircraft was returned to service.

At 1605Z, a privately registered Cessna 340A from La Ronge (Barber Field), SK (CYVC) to La Ronge (Barber Field), SK (CYVC) declared an emergency due to a problem with the left engine. Emergency services were notified. At 1613Z, the aircraft landed without incident. The National Operations Centre (NOC) was notified. A Blue Water Aviation Services Ltd. de Havilland DHC-3 (C-GHYB) experienced a delayed landing and a Good Spirit Air Service Beech B200 (GT891) was also delayed while they waited for airport staff to ensure no debris was on the runway.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A22C0007: A privately registered Cessna 340A departed La Ronge/Barber Field, SK (CYVC) for Stony Rapids, SK (CYSF). Shortly after takeoff, the pilot noticed the oil door of the left-hand engine nacelle was open and oil was streaming down the cowl. The left-hand engine (TSIO-520-NB) was shutdown and the propeller feathered. An emergency was declared, and the aircraft returned to CYVC, where a successful single engine landing was completed. After landing, an inspection by the operator of the left-hand engine found the oil dip stick was missing, the breather tube was plugged with frost, and the oil/air separator was blocked with ice/sledge. The operators maintenance serviced the oil/air separator, insulated the breather tube, and replaced the oil dip stick. Ground runs and a test flight were completed, and the aircraft was returned to service.

A North Cariboo Flying Service Ltd. British Aerospace Avro 146 Series RJ100 (NCB2007) from Terrace, BC (CYXT) to Calgary, AB (CYYC) shut down one engine while inbound to CYYC, no reason given and no emergency declared. No assistance was required and the aircraft landed safely on Runway 35L with 3 engines. No impact to operations.
UPDATE: AOR 282098-V2: A North Cariboo Flying Service Ltd. British Aerospace Avro 146 Series RJ100 (NCB2007) from Terrace, BC (CYXT) to Calgary, AB (CYYC) was inbound to CYYC with one engine shut down. They were on a maintenance ferry flight, so no emergency was declared. No assistance was required and the aircraft landed safely on Runway 35L with 3 engines. No impact to operations.

A Transwest Air Beech 1900D (C-GGCA) from Saskatoon/John G. Diefenbaker, SK (CYXE) to Edmonton, AB (CYEG) was inbound for landing when they reported that they were having difficulty with one engine, so they shut it down. No emergency was declared but they requested that fire trucks follow them down the runway. They landed without incident at 1800Z, no impact to operations.

A North Star Air ATR-GIE ATR 72-212A (C-FNIJ/BF503) on a flight from Thompson, MB (CYTH) requested to return to CYTH and declared an emergency at 2107Z. The aircraft subsequently landed at 2116Z, with no further issues. No operational impact.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A22C0003: C-FNIJ, an ATR 72-212A operated by North Star Air, was conducting flight BF503 from Thompson, MB (CYTH) to Brochet, MB (CYBT). Shortly after takeoff from CYTH, the crew observed an intermittent master caution light related to low engine oil pressure on the right engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127F). The crew opted to return to CYTH. During their return, the oil pressure gauge indicated decreasing oil pressure and, after consulting the QRH, the crew shut down the right engine as a precautionary measure. An emergency was declared and an uneventful landing in CYTH was conducted. A subsequent inspection by the operator revealed that the right engines oil cap was not secured, which allowed oil to vent out. It was also noted that the check valve designed to prevent oil from venting out if the oil cap is not secure was not functioning. A fleet wide inspection of all North Star Air ATR aircraft is being conducted by the operator.

At 0220Z, a Longtail Aviation International Limited Boeing 747-400 (VQBWM/LGT5523) from New York/John F. Kennedy, NY (KJFK) to Beek, Netherlands (EHBK) declared a PAN PAN due to shutting down the number 3 engine. The aircraft advised they would be continuing to their destination, but requested a reduced mach. The aircraft was re-cleared as requested, and progressed 30W at 0243Z and in contact with EIAA radio (RDO). No further assistance requested.

On final approach at 0745Z, the Goose Bay, NL (CYYR) tower advised the Gander (YQX) Low Level Domestic (LLD) controller that a United States Air Force Air Mobility Command Lockheed C-130 (RCH175) from Scott Air Force Base, IL (KBLV) to Goose Bay, NL (CYYR) had a gear malfunction. The aircraft returned to CYQX frequency and entered a holding pattern at 0750Z. At 0855Z, the aircraft declared an emergency. At 0905Z, the crew advised that the gear was down, and they were working to stabilize the cargo and secure the gear. The aircraft requested an approach clearance at 0935Z. The aircraft landed at 0942Z. The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit responded and Runway 08/26 was closed, as the aircraft was shut down on the runway. Runway 15/33 was not affected.

At 1444Z, the Low controller advised that a Propair Beech 1900D (C-GORN/PRO4005) from Chibougamau/Chapais, QC (CYMT) to Wabush, NL (CYWK), with a right engine out, had declared an emergency. At 1449Z, 911 was advised. At 1452Z, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) unit and the Shift Manager (SM) were advised. At 1455Z, the field maintenance unit was advised. At 1502Z, the aircraft landed, and was unable to taxi. At 1503Z, the runway was closed via voice NOTAM. At 1522Z, passengers were brought from the aircraft on the runway to the terminal. At 1532Z, the aircraft was successfully towed off and was clear of the manoeuvring area. At 1536Z, field maintenance conducted a runway check to reopen the runway. They advised that some sweeping was necessary due to debris. At 1604Z, runway work was complete, and the runway was certified for use. At 1604Z, the runway was opened.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A22A0001: C-GORN, a Beech 1900D aircraft operated by Propair Inc., was conducting flight PRO4005 from Chibougamau-Chapais, QC (CYMT) to Wabush, NL (CYWK). While in cruise flight, the crew received a master warning light, accompanied by a low right engine oil pressure indication. The crew conducted the memory items, and determined that the right engine oil pressure was indicating 60 psi. The flight was at the start of descent, and the crew reduced power. The right engine oil pressure continued to decrease and, when at 50 psi, the crew carried out the emergency checklist items, shut down the right engine, and declared PAN PAN with CYWK air traffic services. The crew utilized the single-engine landing checklist, and briefed the single-engine go-around checklist before landing at CYWK without further incident. The crew shut down on the runway and coordinated with airport services for transportation of passengers and the towing of the aircraft. Maintenance personnel determined the loss of number 2 engine oil pressure was due to engine oil leakage caused by a faulted engine oil cooler.

A Max Aviation Beech B100 (MAX140) from Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) to Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) declared an emergency following the loss of an engine. Emergency services were advised and the aircraft landed at 2004Z. No impact.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21Q0119: C-GPJL, a Max Aviation Inc. Beech B100, was conducting a local maintenance check flight under visual flight rules from Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) with two pilots on board. During the flight, the crew members observed that the right engine power indication was unclear. As a precaution, the crew shut off the right engine fuel and declared an emergency to the CYHU towers air traffic control services. The aircraft landed without incident.

The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton reported that a Plastiques G.P.R. Inc. Bell 206B (C-FOXA) conducted a forced landing, which set off its emergency locator transmitter (ELT) in Rang Saint-Albert, between Sainte-Mélanie and Saint-Jean-de-Matha. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (BST) and the Aviation Operations Centre (AOC) were advised.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21Q0099: C-FOXA, a privately operated Bell 206B, was on a local visual flight rules flight from a residence in Sainte-Mélanie, QC, with a pilot and 4 passengers on board. Once back at the departure point, the booster pump low fuel pressure warning light lit up briefly. The pilot chose to perform a precautionary landing in a field and, while on final approach, the engine (Allison 250-C20) died. The pilot autorotated and, during landing, the tail boom was severed by the main rotor. The helicopter remained on the spot on its skids and there were no injuries. The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) sounded and was immediately shut off. The post-flight inspection determined that there was no fuel remaining on board.

A Keewatin Air Beech B200 (C-FSKO/KEW204) from Ottawa/MacDonald-Cartier, ON (CYOW) to Iqaluit, NU (CYFB) requested an emergency descent at 10,000 ft due to depressurization. The aircraft was redirected to La Grande Rivière, QC (CYGL). Emergency Services were on their way. The aircraft landed without incident at 1935Z. No loss of separation. Impact: runway closed between 1934Z and 1940Z.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21Q0091: C-FSKO, a Keewatin Air LP Beech 200 operating as KEW204 was on an instrument flight rules flight from Ottawa/MacDonald-Cartier, ON (CYOW) to Iqaluit, NU (CYFB). While in cruising flight at FL270, the right engine bleed air valve warning light illuminated. The crew completed the Quick Reference Manual (QRH) checklist, which led to shutting off the valve. In the seconds following, the crew observed a rapid rise in the cabin pressure-altitude indicator. An emergency descent was performed down to 10,000 ft. The crew declared an emergency to the terminal control centre and requested diversion to the La Grande Rivière, QC (CYGL) airport , where they landed without incident.

A Cargair Ltd. Cargair Cessna 172N (C-GYMA) from Montréal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) to Montréal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) declared an emergency due to a mechanical issue and requested to return to land. Emergency services were called. The aircraft landed without incident at 1549Z. Emergency services were cancelled and the aircraft was towed away. The runway was inspected and then reopened at 1602Z. Impact: 3 VFR departures were moved to Runway 24R. No other impact on operations.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21Q0088: C-GYMA, a Cargair Ltd. Cessna 172N, was on a local visual flight rules training flight from Montreal/Saint-Hubert, QC (CYHU) with one instructor and one student pilot on board. While the aircraft was in flight, the instructor noticed that it was not possible to reduce power below 2000 engine revolutions. An emergency was declared and the instructor directed the aircraft to Runway 24L on final and cut the engine before touching down. The aircraft landed without incident at CYHU. The carburetor was replaced by maintenance. The carburetors accelerator pump was found to be defective by a specialized shop.

An Air Inuit de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-FYAI/AIE852), from Quebec City/Jean-Lesage, QC (CYQB) to Kuujjuaq, QC (CYVP), initiated a descent to A120 owing to a loss of engine oil pressure and declared PAN PAN.
UPDATE: Aviation Incident Report #17313: The Flight Service Station (FSS) informed the Airport Operator that an inbound Air Inuit de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-FYAI/AIE852) from Quebec City/Jean-Lesage, QC (CYQB) to Kuujjuaq, QC (CYVP) sent out a PAN PAN signal due to issues with the right engine while the aircraft was 30 minutes away from CYVP. The airport emergency coordination centre (ECC) was active. The local fire department and ambulances responded to the airport and remained on standby. The local hospital was notified. The aircraft landed on Runway 07 at 1741Z safely with no incident.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21Q0082: C-FYAI, an Air Inuit de Havilland DHC-8-314 (DH8C) operating as flight AIE852, was on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight from Quebec/Jean-Lesage Intl airport, QC (CYQB) to Kuujjuaq, QC (CYVP) with 21 passengers and 3 crew members on board. In cruise flight at FL250 and approximately 180NM southwest of CYVP, a right engine oil pressure fluctuation occurred. The crew consulted the Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) checklist, shut down the right engine (Pratt and Whitney, Canada, PW123B) and declared an emergency (PAN PAN). The aircraft landed safely at CYVP. There were no injuries or damages.

A Nolinor Aviation Boeing 737-2B6C (C-GNLN/NRL951) from Val-dOr, QC (CYVO) to Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) declared an emergency due to an engine problem. The aircraft continued to its destination and landed without incident at 2229Z. Runway 24 was closed for 20 minutes and a privately registered Cirrus SR20 from Halifax/Stanfield, NS (CYHZ) to Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) had to conduct a missed approach. No other impact on operations. (Reference CADORS 2021Q2324 / AOR 276782-V1)
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21Q0073: A Boeing 737-200, C-GNLN, operated by Les Investissements Nolinor Inc. as flight NRL951, was on an instrument flight rules flight from the Val-d’Or, QC (CYVO) to Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX). Near the top of the climb to FL230, the crew heard a "bang." Shorty thereafter, they noticed that the number 1 engine was losing power and observed decreasing oil pressure. The crew decided to perform a precautionary shut-down of the no. 1 engine and declared an emergency to the terminal control unit. The aircraft continued its route to CYMX, where it landed without incident. During the visual inspection of engine no. 1, damages were observed that were limited to turbine sections T1-T4.

A Cargair Piper PA-23-250 (C-GARI) from Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) to Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) declared “PAN PAN” at approximately 3 NM on final for Runway 24R after one of its engines failed. Emergency services were notified. C-GARI landed without incident on Runway 24R at 1556Z. Emergency services were cancelled. No impact.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21Q0069: C-GARI, a Cargair Ltée. Piper PA-23-250 was on a visual flight rules training flight from the Montréal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) airport with a pilot in training and an instructor on board. As the aircraft was approaching to land on Runway 24R, the left engine began vibrating. The instructor noticed major power variations and decided to cut the left engine as a precautionary measure. An emergency was declared when the aircraft was 3 NM from the threshold of Runway 24R. The aircraft landed without incident and emergency services were called off.

TSB Report #A21Q0047: A Les Hélicoptères Canadiens Airbus AS355N helicopter (C-FXIH) was on a visual flight rules flight from Sept-îles, QC (CYZV) to the IOC helipad at approximately 4 NM south-west. Shortly after take-off, the red “REG” warning light lit up and extinguished at the same time as the Ng fluctuations (engine gas generator) appeared. An intermittent aural warning sounded, indicating rotor revolution overspeed (RPM); however, the pilot noticed that the RPM were in the normal functional range. Following this, the “ENG P” and “R/H GEN” warning lights lit up and the “delta Ng” indicator of engine number 2 squawked zero. The pilot followed procedures for continuing the flight with only one functioning engine. The aircraft turned back and landed without issue on Taxiway Bravo at CYZV. Maintenance crew found that the digital engine control unit (DECU) had reacted to a faulty overspeed warning and had cut the fuel feed on engine number 2.

A Sky Jet MG Inc. Beech 200 (C-GCLQ/LSJ447) from Quebec/Jean Lesage, QC (CYQB) to Chibougamau/Chapais, QC (CYMT) declared an emergency due to an indication of a fire in the left engine. The aircraft landed at CYQB safely at 1201Z. Runway 24 was closed from 1201Z to 1235Z. No other impact on operations.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21Q0057: A Sky Jet M.G. Inc. Beech 200 (C-GCLQ/LSJ447) was on an instrument flight rules flight from Quebec/Jean-Lesage, QC (CYQB) to Chibougamau/Chapais, QC (CYMT) with 2 crew members on board. While the aircraft was at an altitude of 5,000 ft ASL during a climb, the crew declared an emergency due to the indication of a fire in the left engine and asked to return to CYQB. The Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) checklist was completed and the engine was shut down, but the engine fire indication remained. The aircraft landed without incident at CYQB at 1202Z (UTC). The crew evacuated the aircraft on the runway. There were no injuries. An inspection determined that the engine fire detection wires were providing false indications when they were moving. The wiring was repaired.

A Pascan British Aerospace Jetstream Model 3212 (PSC587) of Quebec/Jean Lesage, QC (CYQB), en route to Bonaventure, QC (CYVB), reported an engine failure and requested to be rerouted to CYQB. PSC587 declared an emergency. PSC587 landed on Runway 06 at 1420Z without incident. No impact. The National Operations Centre (NOC), the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), the Aviation Operations Centre (AOC) and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton were notified.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21Q0055: A Pascan Aviation British Arerospace Jetstream 3212 (C-GPSK/PSC587) was on an instrument flight rules flight from Québec/Jean-Lesage, QC (CYQB) to Bonaventure, QC (CYVB). While the aircraft was in cruise flight, while passing over the VODIX fix, the “Duct Light On” right engine warning light illuminated. The Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) checklist was completed and the crew shut the engine down. An emergency was declared and the crew then requested to divert to CYQB. The aircraft landed without incident on Runway 06 at CYQB.

A MAG Canada Aero Commander 500B (C-GJMA) from Geraldton (Greenstone Regional), ON (CYGQ) to Val-dOr, QC (CYVO), inbound, advised of a left engine failure when 3NM from CYVO. 911 was notified. C-GJMA landed on Runway 36 at 2103Z without incident, left the runway via Taxiway E, then became immobilised. The National Operations Centre (NOC) and the Aviation Operations Centre (AVOPS) were notified.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21Q0037: A MAG Aerospace Canada Aero Commander 500B (C-GJMA) was on an instrument flight rules flight from Greenstone Regional, ON (CYGQ) to Maniwaki, QC (CYMW), with 2 crew members on board. While the aircraft was in cruising flight, about 60 NM west of Val-d’Or, QC (CYVO), the crew observed a drop in oil pressure from the left engine (IO-540-E1A5) indicator. The crew then requested to be rerouted to CYVO. On approach, the oil pressure continued to drop and the “Low Oil Pressure” indicator lit up. The crew shut off the engine as a precautionary measure. The aircraft landed without incident at CYVO. No injuries. On the ground, inspection showed that the left engine’s magneto had loosened and had caused an engine oil leak. No other damage or faults were detected.

Several aircraft reported an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal, between 1444Z and 1446Z, near Les Escoumins, QC. During the call to the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) Halifax, the JRCC advised that a Heli/Express Inc. Aerospatiale AS 350 B-2 (C-GHEX) had crashed. Emergency services had not been deployed. No injuries. No service provided by NAV CANADA. No impact on operations.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21Q0024: C-GHEX, an Aerospatiale AS350 B2 helicopter operated by Heli-Express Inc., was on a slinging flight along a high voltage line 1.7NM north of Les Escoumins, QC. The tail rotor gearbox and tail rotor separated from the helicopter while in flight. The pilot released the sling load and proceeded to a dirt runway not far from their position for an emergency landing. During the approach, there was a deceleration and the helicopter began to turn on itself towards the left. The pilot was unable to regain control of the helicopter and decided to cut off the fuel supply to stop the rotational movement and attempt a landing without an engine. The aircraft struck the ground hard in an upright position, without tipping over to the side. The emergency locator transmitter was activated. A second helicopter touched down shortly thereafter with rescuers and the injured pilot was transported to hospital.

A Propair Inc. Beech A100 (C-GJJF/PRO4320) from Rouyn-Noranda, QC (CYUY) to Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) declared an emergency due to the loss of an engine. PRO4320 landed safely at 0528Z.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21Q0017: C-GJJF, a Beechcraft BE10 operated by Propair under the callsign PRO4320, was on an instrument flight rules flight from Rouyn-Noranda, QC (CYUY) to Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL). While the aircraft was in cruising flight, about 30 minutes from CYUL, the parameters of one of the 2 engines (Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28) began to give erratic indications. The crew shut down the engine as a precaution, and declared an emergency (PAN PAN). The aircraft landed safely at CYUL. Maintenance replaced an FCU and the aircraft was returned to service.

At 1132Z, a Dynamitage Castonguay Piper PA-31 (C-GLAZ) on a flight from Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) informed the air traffic controller (ATC) of an engine problem and requested to be rerouted to Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU). At 1136Z, C-GLAZ declared an emergency and informed ATC that it was descending to land at La Macaza/Mont-Tremblant, QC (CYFJ). The aircraft landed safely at 1152Z. No impact on operations.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21Q0021: C-GLAZ, a privately operated Piper PA-31, was on an instrument flight rules flight from Val dOr, QC (CYVO) to Sherbrooke, QC (CYSC) with a pilot and 3 passengers on board. After approximately 40 minutes of flight at a cruising altitude of 9,000 feet ASL, the pilot noticed a drizzle of oil on the right engine cover. The engine oil pressure reading was normal. As a precaution, the pilot requested ATC authorization to divert to Montreal/St-Hubert, QC (CYHU) and climb to an altitude of 11,000 feet. Shortly thereafter, one of the passengers informed the pilot that they saw a significant accumulation of oil on the right wing flap of the aircraft. The engine oil pressure gauge read lower. The pilot decided to shut down the right engine as a precaution. Given the aircrafts proximity to La Macaza/Mont-Tremblant, QC (CYFJ), the pilot advised ATC of the situation and of their intention to land at CYFJ by performing a visual approach. The aircraft touched down safely on Runway 21.

At Quebec/Jean Lesage, QC (CYQB), an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) was operating on board an aircraft that was undergoing maintenance. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton was already aware. The aircraft was located and the ELT was shut off at 1813Z.

A privately registered Robinson R44 II on a flight to Chicoutimi/St-Honore, QC (CYRC) crashed under unknown circumstances.
UPDATE: Aviation Incident Report: A privately registered R44 helicopter, on a local flight from Chicoutimi/St-Honoré, QC (CYRC), crashed near Saint-Henri de Taillon, QC, in the vicinity of Lac Saint-Jean. There were 2 souls on board who sustained minor injuries. Emergency crews arrived on the scene and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has been notified.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21Q0006: A privately registered Robinson R44 helicopter, was on a visual flight rules flight to and from Chicoutimi/St-Honore, QC (CYRC) airport with a pilot and one passenger on board. The pilot was hovering about 20 or 30 feet from the ground in front of a chalet located on the shores of Lac St-Jean, in the Saint-Henri-de-Taillon sector. As the pilot turned to the right, the helicopter lost altitude. The pilot attempted to sustain the aircraft at the lower altitude, but had to land the helicopter in the snow. The left skid sank and the helicopter flipped over. When the aircraft came to a stop, the pilot shut down the engine, which was still running. The pilot and passenger evacuated and sustained minor injuries. The helicopter sustained significant damage. The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) did not activate.

TSB Report #A21P0100: C-FOJZ, a MHI RJ Aviation ULC Regional Jet CRJ 900 operated by Jazz Aviation LP, was conducting Flight 8485 from Edmonton Intl. (CYEG), AB to Vancouver Intl. (CYVR), BC with 4 crew members and 58 passengers on board. The Captain was conducting a check ride and the pilot was monitoring. The First Officer was the pilot flying. The landing at CYVR was recorded as being 2.789g resulting in the requirement for a high load landing event inspection. The flight crew taxied to the gate and were unable to start the airplane’s auxiliary power unit. After shutting down the aircraft, the flight crew realized that a flight attendant (FA) was injured; paramedics were called to attend. The FA, who was seated in the aft jump seat during the landing, was seriously injured and, after first aid was administered, was taken to a local hospital. The other cabin crew member received minor injuries. Company Maintenance conducted an inspection and found that both main landing gear shocks showed evidence of having bottomed out. They then initiated a high load landing event (HLLE) inspection. The aeroplane remained on the ground at CYVR for 6 days while the HLLE inspection and related tasks were carried out. The subsequent maintenance included replacing both of the main landing gear. The aeroplane has been returned to service.

A Pacific Coastal Airlines Beech 1900D (C-GPCR/PCO453) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Trail, BC (CAD4), climbing out of FL200 for FL210, reported an engine failure. The aircraft returned to CYVR, landing safely at 1905Z. No emergency declared.
UPDATE from Airworthiness: A Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) looked into this occurrence. The right engine indicated an excessively high oil temperature on climb-out from Vancouver, BC (CYVR), prompting the crew to perform a precautionary engine shutdown, as per the Quick Reference Checklist. The aircraft returned to CYVR and maintenance identified a faulty oil cooler. The oil cooler was replaced, a test flight was completed and the aircraft was returned to service. Incident has been entered into the organizations Safety Management System (SMS) program for further investigations and the oil cooler has been sent out for evaluation. Investigation to be completed by the company via approved SMS program. Principal inspectors will follow-up with SMS investigation.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21P0138: C-GPCR, a Pacific Coastal Airlines Textron (Beech) 1900D, was conducting flight PCO453 from Vancouver Intl (CYVR), BC to Trail (CAD4), BC with 2 flight crew members and 19 passengers on board. When climbing through 17 000 feet above sea level, the crew observed the right engine oil temperature was high, approximately 90° C. The right engine (PT6A-67D (S/N: PCE-PS0584) oil temperature continued to rise rapidly despite the crews efforts to cool it by reducing power and levelling off. The crew shutdown the right engine as a precaution. They declared an emergency (MAYDAY) and requested a return to CYVR. The aircraft landed without further incident. Company maintenance discovered that the right engine oil cooler had some bent fins and some small rocks embedded therein. The overheated oil was the result. The oil cooler was removed and a new one installed. A successful test flight was completed and the aircraft was returned to service.

A KF Cargo Convair 340 (C-GKFF/KFA579) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Kamloops, BC (CYKA) departed from CYVR and returned due to unknown reasons, so the tower initiated a precautionary stand-by. KFA579 landed safely and, when they got to their apron, they requested Emergency Response Services due to an engine fire. Everything ended up okay. No operational impact.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21P0137: C-GKFF, a Convair 580 operated by Kelowna Flightcraft Air Charter Ltd., was conducting flight KFA579 from Vancouver Int’l, BC (CYVR) to Kamloops, BC (CYKA) with two crew members on board. Shortly after departure from CYVR, the flight crew observed a fire warning light for the number 1 engine (Allison, 501-D13D). The power was reduced on the affected engine, and the warning light extinguished. The crew conducted a successful fire warning test to confirm integrity of the system and elected to return to CYVR. The flight crew completed an uneventful landing and taxied to the apron. After the aircraft was parked and the engines shut down, the crew were advised by maintenance that there was smoke coming from the wheel well area and were instructed to discharge fire bottle. ARFF vehicles were requested and attended the aircraft to ensure there was no fire. On inspection, it was determined that a clamp associated with the number one engine exhaust duct had failed, allowing hot exhaust gases to be directed at the fire sensors. The flight was cancelled, the clamp was replaced, and the aircraft was returned to service.

A Chinook Helicopters Ltd. Bell 47G-2 (C-FKGU) from Abbotsford, BC (CYXX) to Abbotsford, BC (CYXX) informed the tower that their engine was running rough and that they will be shutting down the engine in the infield. No impact to operations.

A Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GGOY/JZA8399) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Sandspit, BC (CYZP) declared a "PAN PAN" during the en route climb due to an engine failure. Following a series of system checks, the aircraft elected to return to CYVR, where they landed without further incident at 1714Z.
UPDATE from Airworthiness: A Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) looked into this occurrence. During climb, the No. 2 Engine shut down. The Flight Crew used the alternate system to feather the propeller, declared a "PAN PAN", and conducted an Air Turn Back. The aircraft landed safely. The No. 2 Engine was replaced by maintenance and the aircraft was returned to service. The engine has been sent to a repair facility for further investigation and repairs. Service Difficulty Report (SDR) no. 20211216010 has been submitted into the Continuing Airworthiness Web Information System (CAWIS). The Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) will follow-up further as part of the SDR process.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21P0136: C-GGOY, a Jazz Aviation de Havilland DHC-8-402, was conducting flight JZA8399 from Vancouver Intl, BC (CYVR) to Sandspit, BC (CYZP) with 4 crew and 26 passengers on board. While climbing through approximately 12 000 feet above sea level with the autopilot engaged, the flight crew heard a noise from the right side of the aircraft, followed by a sudden and significant yaw and roll to the right. The right engine was indicating zero torque. The propeller did not feather and was indicating approximately 700 RPM. The flight crew subsequently selected the “Alt Feather” switch and the propeller then feathered. The flight crew declared PAN PAN and returned to CYVR. The aircraft landed without further incident. 1 cabin crew member experienced a minor injury when they fell against an emergency exit in the aircrafts aft galley during the engine failure event. Subsequent maintenance actions by the air operator noted the propeller and low-pressure impeller rotated freely, but the reduction gear box could not rotate. The engine, a PW150A (S/N FA0878), was replaced and the aircraft was returned to service.