A Fast Air Ltd. Beech B300 (C-FYTY/PBR360) from Toronto/Billy Bishop, ON (CYTZ) to Ottawa/Rockcliffe, ON (CYRO) was observed on radar at 2000 feet. PBR360 entered the Ottawa/Gatineau, QC (CYND) control zone 5NM west, then turned south over the threshold of CYND Runway 09 to join the circuit in CYRO, without contacting the air traffic services (ATS) unit. The ATS unit attempted contact on 122.3 MHz, with no response. No impact on operations.

A secondary surveillance radar (SSR) target with the call sign of a privately registered Piper PA-28-140 was observed in the control zone, crossing from south to west, without making radio contact. Target not identified by Saint-Jean, QC (CYJN).

A Federal Express Corporation Airbus A330-600F (FDX152) from Montreal/Mirabel, QC (CYMX) to Ottawa/MacDonald-Cartier, ON (CYOW) departed from Runway 24 at 1413Z with the standard instrument departure (SID). They were cleared to 5000 feet and instructed to turn to heading (HDG) 310 at 3000 feet by the terminal. A Richcopter Cessna 150M (C-FTOD) from Ottawa/Gatineau, QC (CYND) to Drummondville, QC (CSC3) was 6NM west of CYMX, at 5500 feet, VFR assigned and eastbound. At 1415Z, traffic was exchanged to FDX152. FDX152 reported the traffic in sight, and immediately after, reported a resolution advisory (RA) with a slight descent. FDX152 descended to 4800 on their RA and then, once the RA was resolved, they were climbed and cleared on course. No impact on operations.

Various aircraft reported an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal at 2027Z, 50NM west of La Tuque, QC (CYLQ). The Québec flight information centre (FIC) reported that the Trois-Rivières, QC (CYRQ) airport manager (APM) heard an ELT at the same time on 121.5 MHz. Unknown source. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton was notified. No impact on operations.

Aviation Incident Report #17535: A Bell 212 aircraft (N212KA) from Revelstoke, BC to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) was struck by a green laser during daylight hours at an altitude of 3200 feet above sea level (ASL). The aircraft was in a climb approximately 2NM south of the CMH Heli Skiing hangar in a southbound heading, west of the Columbia River. The aircraft had three pilots on board. The two non-flying pilots were making reference to an area to be avoided, pointing out an "Avoid House" to the flying pilot when the attack occurred. The non-flying, left-seat pilot received the full intensity of the laser to the face and eyes, the pilot in the aft cabin saw the flash as the laser was lowered. The flying pilot was unaffected by the laser. The laser attack emanated from the "Avoid House" area. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) were immediately notified and starting a file and an investigation.

An Abbotsford Flying Club Cessna 172N (C-GGMA) from Chilliwack, BC (CYCW) was inbound to land at Abbotsford, BC (CYXX). The aircraft was cleared to land on Runway 07, however, C-GGMA lined up with Runway 01 and attempted to land. The aircraft was told to conduct a go-around and was guided for a landing on Runway 07. Gliders were operating on Runway 01. Both a glider and a tug were in the air to the west of the airfield at the time.

At 2340Z, a parachute was observed descending near the west tree line. A Capital City Skydiving Cessna 182 (C-FQVL) from Campbell River, BC (CYBL) to Campbell River, BC (CYBL) was advised. The Jumper Ground unit acknowledged as well. A truck (ST23) and the Jumper Ground unit checked the fence line, but the jumper was unsighted. C-FQVL orbited near the tree line, and observed the jumper in the trees, still in their harness and hanging from the trees. The jumper was okay, and waiting for assistance in getting down.

A privately registered Navion from Langley, BC (CYJN) to Pitt Meadows, BC (CYPK) contacted ground control and reported their location at Hangar 39 on the west apron with a request to taxi via Taxiway Echo, across Runway 01, to Apron 1. The tower observed a Navion already on Taxiway Echo, near the hold short line to Runway 01, which hadnt contacted the tower. The aircraft confirmed they were the Navion on Taxiway Echo and confirmed they were holding short of Runway 01 after being queried by the tower.

An LR Helicopters Inc. Robinson R44 II (C-FTNC) on a flight to Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB), inbound from the southwest, was cleared across Runway 13 to the helipad on the northeast side of the runway. The helicopter turned and paralleled Runway 13 on a northwest heading while still on the southwest side. In reference to traffic on final for Runway 13, a privately registered Piper PA-30 on a flight to Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB), C-FTNC was told to remain west of Runway 13, twice, with no response. The third instruction to remain west was acknowledged by "Roger, crossing 13 TNC". The controller again tried to get C-FTNC to stay west of 13, with no response. The Piper PA-30 on final had to be pulled up, as C-FTNC was about to cross Runway 13.

The Castlegar/West Kootenay, BC (CYCG) flight service station (FSS) hours were from 0730Z to 1930Z due to a staff shortage.

The Castlegar/West Kootenay, BC (CYCG) flight service station (FSS) hours were from 0730Z to 1930Z due to a staff shortage.

The Castlegar/West Kootenay (CYCG) flight service station (FSS) closed during normal hours of operation.

The Castlegar/West Kootenay, BC (CYCG) flight service station (FSS) hours were from 0730Z until 1930Z due to a staff shortage.
UPDATE: AOR 284401-V3: The air traffic service (ATS) unit was not operating as per published hours; service was unavailable from 05h30 to 07h30 local and from 19h30 to 21h30 local due to staff illness.

The Castlegar/West Kootenay, BC (CYCG) flight service station (FSS) hours were from 0730Z until 1930Z due to a staff shortage.

The Castlegar/West Kootenay, BC (CYCG) flight service station (FSS) hours were from 0730Z until 1930Z due to a staff shortage.
UPDATE: AOR 284400-V3: The air traffic service (ATS) unit was not operating as per published hours; service was unavailable from 05h30 to 07h30 local and 19h30H to 21h30 local due to staff illness.

The Castlegar/West Kootenay, BC (CYCG) flight service station (FSS) hours of operation were from 1430Z to 0230Z due to a staff shortage.

The Castlegar/West Kootenay, BC (CYCG) flight service station (FSS) hours were from 1430Z to 0230Z due to a staff shortage.

The Castlegar/West Kootenay, BC (CYCG) flight service station (FSS) closed at 0030Z due to a staff shortage.

The Castlegar/West Kootenay, BC (CYCG) flight service station (FSS) closed at 0030Z due to a staff shortage.

At 1707Z, a West Coast Helicopters Maintenance and Contracting Eurocopter AS 350 B2 (C-FWCA) from Bella Coola, BC (CYBD) to Bella Coola, BC (CYBD) crash landed under unknown circumstances near Hagensborg, BC. The helicopter was conducting heli-skiing activities, but the pilot was the sole occupant at the time of the incident. There were no reported injuries. There was significant damage to the tail section. There was no NAV CANADA involvement.

The Castlegar/West Kootenay, BC (CYCG) flight service station (FSS) closed two hours early, at 2330Z, on Friday, March 11th, due to COVID-19 related staff shortages.

A Sea Land Air Management Ltd. Diamond DA-20-A1 (C-GEML) from Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) to Vancouver/Boundary Bay, BC (CZBB) incurred in the Abbotsford, BC (CYXX) control zone extension area 7NM west and stayed in the extension area for 5 to 10 minutes, between 1800 feet and 2000 feet. The tower tried to establish contact with the pilot on the frequency, but were unable to. No operational impact.

A Helo Investments Ltd. Cessna 172P (C-GUGP) from Langley, BC (CYNJ) to Pitt Meadows, BC (CYPK) asked for a west departure and was given the Cloverdale departure. The aircraft flew 2NM to the northwest on departure from Runway 01 and was told to turn southwest towards Cloverdale. The aircraft instead changed its frequency to Pitt Meadows and turned north.

A VFR target was observed 14NM west of Sioux Lookout, ON (CYXL), eastbound, while a Skycare Air Ambulance Swearingen SA226-AT (C-GCPX) from Sioux Lookout, ON (CYXL) to Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) was taxiing for a departure from Runway 34. Attempts were made to contact the VFR target 3 times, with no answer. The VFR target was revealed to be a Taiga Air Services Bell 407 (C-GPJT) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Sioux Lookout, ON (CYXL). C-GPJT did not call 5 minutes prior to entering the mandatory frequency (MF) area. The aircrafts first call was 3NM west of the airport, inside the MF area.

A MC Carriere Holdings Inc. Bell 505 (C-FMCH) from Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF) to Sudbury, ON (CYSB) departed Apron 4 and wanted to head to CYSB. They were instructed to stay west of Runway 32, originally, and head northwest. A privately registered Cessna A185F from Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF) to Brantford, ON (CYFD) was given a departure clearance on Runway 32 and then the helicopter crossed the active runway without permission.

The initial call from the pilot of an Académie Aéronautique Inc. Piper PA-28-140 (C-GVPL) from Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF) to Kingston, ON (CYGK) was 4 miles west of the airport, descending through A038 and inbound for a full stop. The aircraft was radar identified and the position was verified. C-GVPL landed at 2320Z. No impact to operations.

An Air Canada Boeing 777-333ER (C-FIVX/ACA873) from Paris/Charles de Gaulle, France (LFPG) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) was travelling westbound and was 30NM west of Ottawa/Macdonald Cartier, ON (CYOW) when it reported hearing an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal at FL340. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton was notified.

A West Fraser Air Ltd. Learjet 35A (C-GWFG) from Timmins/Victoria M. Power, ON (CYTS) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) departed CYTS and turned on course vice runway heading as instructed. No conflict present.

A Northwest Company Cessna 441 (C-FNWC) from Deer Lake, ON (CYVZ) to Wunnumin Lake, ON (CKL3) air-filed (AFIL) an IFR flight plan (FP) and an incorrect departure aerodrome was entered.

A Flightpath Charter Airways Inc. Embraer EMB-505 (C-FWTF) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to West Palm Beach, FL (KPBI) did not comply with taxi instructions as per the ground controller and cut off a Swoop Inc. Boeing 737-8CT (WSW740) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Orlando/Sanford, FL (KSFB) at the intersection of Taxiway T and Taxiway B.

At 1415Z, a Thunder Airlines Beech A100 (C-GYQK/THU103) from Timmins/Victor M. Power, ON (CYTS) to Moosonee, ON (CYMO) informed Timmins radio that their landing gear had collapsed while attempting a landing at CYMO, but they had managed to become airborne. After circling to the west of the CYMO airport, THU103 elected to return to CYTS. Emergency services were called and were standing by. At 1535Z, THU103 contacted the Flight Service Station (FSS) with their plan, and landed safely at 1600Z. The left gear did collapse on landing, but the aircraft slid to a stop just off the left side of Runway 21. Given the aircrafts proximity to the intersection, both Runway 10/28 and Runway 03/21 were closed for a period of at least four hours.

A Toronto Airways Inc. Cessna 172S (C-GBLQ) from Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO) to Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO) was restricted to "not above 1 500 feet" on departure, northbound, off Runway 12, with reference to a survey aircraft, a Lidar Aviation Services Inc. Piper PA-31-350 (C-GCJX) from Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO) to Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO), performing east-west lines at 2 300 feet. The aircraft was contacted again on the climb-out to confirm the restriction. Once 3 miles northeast, the aircraft appeared on the surveillance display at 1.9 within 1 mile of the survey aircraft, still at 2.3. The Cessna aircraft was asked to confirm its altitude to verify the fidelity of the radar, and the aircraft confirmed that it had continued its climb.

A Western Airway Investment Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GGOT) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) departed Runway 15 and requested a return to the airport, reporting a radio failure 3 miles west of the airport. The aircraft squawked 7600, contacted the tower by cell phone, and was instructed to join the right downwind for Runway 15 and was given their sequence. C-GGOT was able to re-establish communications by radio when on final for Runway 15 and landed without issue. 2 inbound aircraft were instructed to remain outside the control zone for approximately 3 minutes.
UPDATE: Duplicate AOR-284072-V1: A Western Airway Investment Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GGOT) squawked 7600; this triggered the Surveillance Fusion System (FUSION), which subsequently had multiple failures. Two to three aircraft were observed squawking 7600, when only one aircraft actually squawked the code, and multiple targets swapped identifications. "Radio failure" warning sounded at least 15 times, which was a distraction. The tower had to change to London (XU) radar, which was unaffected, and the issue resolved on its own by 2220Z. The Toronto Area Control Centre (ACC) radars were also affected. Data Systems Coordinator (DSC) advised. Moderate impact to operations and safety risk. (Duplicate AOR-284072-V1 deleted after information merge)

A privately registered Piper PA-28-140 entered the Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO) control zone from the West at 2500ft above sea level (ASL) and proceeded to fly to approximately 2NM Northwest (NW) of the airport before starting to climb out of the control zone vertically. Traffic was passed to a departing aircraft, who reported the traffic in sight.

The pilot of a privately registered Cessna 172P from Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF) to Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF) advised that they were targeted by a blue/white laser at 3500ft, approximately 10NM West of St. Catharines/Niagara, ON (CYSN). Local police were notified. No impact on operations.

A privately registered, amateur-built Vans RV-10 from Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF) to Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF) doing a simulated approach to Runway 08 when Runway 14 was active was instructed to remain west of Runway 14 in the missed approach. The Vans RV-10 aircraft failed to remain west of Runway 14 and conflicted with traffic on final approach for Runway 14. Traffic consisted of a Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club Piper PA-28R-201 (C-FFTU) from Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF) to Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF) and a Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club Cessna 172S (C-GUBI) from Muskoka, ON (CYQA) to Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF). Traffic information was passed and separation maintained.

West Satellite contacted Oshawa Tower to state that an inbound privately registered Piper PA-28R-20T from Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO) to Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO) had reported alternator issues. The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit was called and the airport manager (APM) was notified. The aircraft safely landed at 2045Z in Oshawa, with no further issues.

A privately registered Aerostar 601P entered 5.1 space twice, at 2126Z, east to west, and 2131Z, west to east.

An ITPS (Canada) Ltd. Messerschmitt GMB-BO-105M (C-FPQA/SA10) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU), departing midfield, requested a north heading on departure. SA10 was instructed that it was cleared for take-off from the taxiway with a right turn on course. SA10 departed west, and then northwest, on heading (HDG) 323.
UPDATE: This record replaces 2022C0356, which was deleted due to incorrect region.

A privately registered Cessna 150G from Nixon, ON (CNX8) to Nixon, ON (CNX8), was flying locally in the Nixon area, experienced an engine failure with a forced landing, then crashed 1 1/2 NM west north-west (WNW) from the airfield.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A22O0005: At 1620 Eastern Standard Time, a privately-owned Cessna 150G departed from Nixon, ON (CNX8) on a local visual flight rules (VFR) flight. Upon return, the pilot positioned the aircraft on final for Runway 12 at CNX8. Shortly after commencing the final approach, the aircraft experienced a power loss. The pilot verified the engine instruments, which were all indicating normal. The pilot recognized that they would be unable to reach the runway, so elected to carry out a forced approach in a nearby farmers field. The aircrafts main landing gear touched down first, followed by the nose wheel. When the nose wheel contacted the rough terrain, it broke off and the aircraft flipped over and came to rest inverted. The pilot was able to egress from the aircraft with minor injuries. There was no post-crash fire. The aircraft suffered substantial damage.

An unknown aircraft with a 1200 transponder code was observed entering the Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO) control zone from the west at 1,800ft above sea level (ASL), heading eastbound, and was approaching the final approach to Runway 12. At the same time, a Toronto Airways Inc. Cessna 172R (C-GKRF) was conducting circuits at Toronto/Oshawa, ON (CYOO) and was established on the left base for Runway 12. C-GKRF was instructed by air traffic control (ATC) to make a left turn to avoid any possible conflict with the unknown aircraft. The distance between both aircraft at the time was approximately 2 to 3 miles, and no imminent danger was present. A few unsuccessful attempts were made by ATC to make contact on the common frequency 122.9 MHz, but by that time the aircraft was observed turning back, westbound, and exiting out of the control zone.

Aviation Incident Report: Los Angeles Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) advised that an Air Canada Airbus A321-211 (ACA791) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Los Angeles, CA (KLAX) reported a red unmanned aircraft system (UAS) from the 3 oclock position while west-southwest (WSW) bound at 2,300 feet, 6NM east-northeast (ENE) of KLAX. No evasive action taken. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) notified.

TSB Report #A22F0001: C-FSEP, an Image Air Charter Ltd. Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (604) was conducting a flight from Palm Beach Intl, FL (KPBI) to The Valley/Clayton J. Lloyd Intl, Anguilla (TQPF). On initial climb out of KPBI, the flight crew received a "gear disagree" indication and the "nose door open" caution light stayed illuminated after gear retraction. The flight crew actioned QRH and completed a manual gear extension. Manual gear handle would not stay up during the process due to the center button not releasing. The nose gear retracted and the nose gear door closed while trying to perform a manual gear extension. The flight crew declared a Pan Pan and returned to KPBI, where they landed without further incident.

Aviation Incident Report: A WestJet Boeing 737-800 (WJA1630) from Calgary, AB (CYYC) to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, FL (KFLL) reported an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), from the left side, while eastbound at 2,500 feet and 7NM West of KFLL. The Broward County Sheriff was notified.

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.

A Government of Canada, Department of National Defence Beech CT-156 Harvard II (APLO41) from Moose Jaw, SK (CYMJ) to Moose Jaw, SK (CYMJ) and a Calgary Flying Club Cessna 172S (C-FMTF) from Regina, SK (CYQR) to Saskatoon/John G. Diefenbaker, SK (CYXE) came in close proximity to the west of Regina, SK (CYQR). APLO41 departed CYMJ, northbound, and was maintaining 6000 ft for IFR traffic. C-FMTF departed CYQR, VFR, and proceeded northwest (NW) at 6500 ft. The controller passed C-FMTF as traffic information to APLO41, who reported having a visual. C-FMTF was observed to slowly descend to as low as 6100 ft and APLO41 descended to avoid the VFR traffic. The aircraft passed at approximately 1/2 mile and 200 ft. No impact to operations.

A Jazz Bombardier CL-600-2D24 (C-GNJZ/JZA8076) from Calgary, AB (CYYC) to Saskatoon/John G. Diefenbaker, SK (CYXE) was on approach from the west and was provided traffic on a privately registered Cessna 172H (C-FVZR) that had departed CYXE, southbound, for Regina, SK (CYQR). JZA8076 reported a traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) resolution advisory (RA) and climbed a few hundred feet until it was past the traffic, then rejoined the approach.

The CYOC community aerodrome radio station (CARS) was closed from 2204301800Z until 2205010100Z. The Edmonton Area Control Centre (ZEG) Shift Manager and the Canadian Meteorological Aviation Centre (CMAC) West were advised.

A Government of Canada, Department of National Defence Lockheed C-130 (CFC2275) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Grande Prairie, AB (CYQU) reported an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal heard 5NM to 35NM west of Saskatoon/John G. Diefenbaker, AB (CYXE). The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton was advised.

A Perimeter Aviation de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-GLKY/PAG401) from Oxford House, MB (CYOH) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) reported a nose gear issue, executed a missed approach and advised they would investigate while orbiting west of the field. Unable to confirm the status of the nose gear, PAG401 declared an emergency at 2220Z and elected to land. Emergency services were in place, the aircraft landed on Runway 36, the nose gear was indeed extended and the aircraft taxied off. No impact to operations.