At 1915Z, a Cargojet Airways Ltd. Boeing 767-39H (C-FGSJ/CJT462) from Winnipeg/Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Iqaluit, NU (CYFB) was cleared for DCT YFB. At 1934Z, an automatic dependent surveillance – contract (ADS-C) report indicated that the flight was not following the cleared route even though the pilot confirmed that he was following DCT YFB. The flight was seen 2 NM off course and straying away from the cleared route. No impact on operations.

A Pacific Coast Jet Charter Inc. Cessna 525B (N525CR/PXT525) from Kelowna, BC (CYLW) to Seattle/Boeing Field, WA (KBFI) was given taxi instructions that included a hold short of Runway 16. PXT525 read back the hold short but, upon taxiing, crossed over the hold line and incurred on Runway 16 with a WestJet Encore Ltd. de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GWFE/WEN3181) from Winnipeg/Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) on a 5 mile final. The arriving WEN3181 was instructed to reduce as safely able and continue approach as an aircraft had incurred and was clearing the runway. The arriving WEN3181 was given their landing clearance at 3NM final and landed safely. No other operational impact.

The tower observed, on airport surface detection equipment (ASDE), a United Airlines Boeing 737-900 (N53441/UAL618) on a flight from Vancouver Intl, BC (CYVR) to San Francisco Intl, CA (KSFO) past the hold line of Runway 08R at Taxiway L with a Federal Express Boeing 767-300 (N133FE/FDX142) on a flight from Memphis Intl, TN (KMEM) to Vancouver Intl, BC (CYVR) on a CAT II approach at 4 miles final and a Morningstar Air Express Boeing 757-2B7 (C-FMEP/MAL7079) on a flight from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson Intl, MB (CYWG) to Vancouver Intl, BC (CYVR) on approach behind.

A Jazz Bombardier CL-600-2D24 (C-FJJZ/JZA8623) from Winnipeg/Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Vancouver, BC (CYVR) took an incorrect route after landing on Runway 26R. Alternate routing required.

While on final approach, a Bearskin Airlines Fairchild SA227-DC (C-GJVO/BLS318) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Red Lake, ON (CYRL) had a landing gear indication. On a fly-over, a staff vehicle advised that the gear appeared to be down. The aircraft landed safely.

A Government of Canada, Department of National Defence Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet (CHETA12) from Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG), on the Thunder Bay 8 departure, checked-in while levelling at 050 versus the 040 published altitude. No impact to operations.

A Westjet Boeing 737-8CT (C-GWWJ/WJA306) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) requested a go-around on approach Runway 06L. WJA306 landed at 1842Z without further incident (WOFI). No operational impact.

The pilot of a Government of Canada, Department of National Defence Lockheed C-130 (Hercules) (ATLS339) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) reported to the Kenora flight service station (FSS) that they had an engine issue and declared an emergency. The engine was shut down and the aircraft returned, VFR, to CYWG. Emergency services were activated and the aircraft landed at 1749Z without further issue. No impact to operations.

The pilot of an Air Canada Airbus A320-211 (ACA271) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG), after departing from Runway 24R, reported seeing a drone at approximately 3500ft. No operational impact.

A WestJet Boeing 737-7CT (C-GWJG/WJA306) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) conducted a go-around for Runway 24R. No reason was given. WJA306 then landed on Runway 24R at 2043Z without further incident. No operational impact.

The pilot of an Air Canada Airbus A320-211 (C-FTJO/ACA262) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) conducted a missed approach for Runway 24R. No reason was given. ACA262 landed at 1807Z without further incident (WOFI). No operational impact.

An Air Canada Airbus A320 (ACA271) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson Intl, MB (CYWG) reported an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal while climbing through FL200, northwest bound. No operational impact.

A Morningstar Air Express Boeing 757-2B7 (MAL7070) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) was instructed to turn right 20 degrees. Readback was correct. MAL707 turned left. No operational impact.

Aviation Incident Report #16554: The pilot of a WestJet flight on a flight from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson Intl, MB (CYWG) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) called in via satellite phone to alert of two guests onboard that were acting strangely. Police were arranged for arrival to meet the aircraft, but were not as concerned as the passengers were escorted to their ride home by a Westjet employee.

A Flair Airlines Boeing 737-4Q8 (C-FLHJ/FLE134) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) declared a PAN PAN emergency when 4NM final for Runway 24R at CYYZ due to a hydraulic issue. They elected to continue the approach with no equipment required. The aircraft landed safely at 2037Z and taxied to the gate without further incident.
UPDATE TSB Report #A20O0038: Flair Airlines flight FLE134, a Boeing 737-400 (C-FLHJ) was on final approach to Toronto /LBPIA (CYYZ) Runway 24R, when a master caution illuminated and a number of indications were lost, including: hydraulic, engine, electrical, flight control, and pneumatic. The flight crew declared a PAN PAN and determined that it was only indication problems. The aircraft landed on Runway 24R without further incident, taxied clear of the runway, and had the aircraft inspected for hydraulic leaks.

On departure and climbing to 7000 feet, a Jazz Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (C-FFJA/JZA8931) on a flight from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) to Covington/Cincinnati, KY (KCVG) reported a momentary resolution advisory (RA) in reference to inbound traffic, a WestJet Boeing 737-7CT (C-GMWJ/WJA490) on a flight from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson Intl, MB (CYWG) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) descending to 8000 feet. Mutual traffic information was passed. No impact on operations.

After departure, a Sky Regional Airlines Embraer ERJ 170-200 SU (C-FEJL/SKV7557) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) indicated they had an issue with their nose gear door, and would like to return to CYYZ, after burning off fuel to reduce landing weight. SKV7557 entered a hold at BOXUM to burn off fuel. No emergency was declared. SKV7557 landed on Runway 23 at 2108Z without further incident (WOFI). No operational impact.

A WestJet Boeing 737-6CT (WJA436) from Edmonton, AB (CYEG) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) was instructed to execute a missed approach due to a Sky Regional Airlines Embraer ERJ 170-200 SU (SKV7557) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) still in position on Runway 05. No operational impact.

Although it had received and read back clearance to descend to 12 000 ft, an I.M.P. Group Limited Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (C-GLPP) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson Intl, MB (CYWG) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier Intl, ON(CYOW) was seen in descent at 11 100 ft. When questioned, the aircraft confirmed that the data had been entered incorrectly in the altimeter. No impact on operations.

An Air Canada Airbus A220-300 (ACA2334) on a flight from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson Intl, MB (CYWG) to Ottawa/MacDonald-Cartier Intl, ON (CYOW) reported a large drone in close proximity to the aircraft on 3NM final Runway 25 at 1500ft. Airline Operations Control Centre (AOCC) advised. No impact on operations.

North Tower initiated and overshoot for a Sunwing Airlines Boeing 737-800 (SWG253) from Santa Clara/Abel Santamaria, Cuba (MUSC) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) due to previous arrival, a Sky Regional Airlines Embraer ERJ 170-200 SU (SKV7558) from Winnipeg/Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ), still on the runway. SWG253 landed at 0246Z. No operational impact.
UPDATE from operator: Correction to aircraft information. Narrative updated to read as follows: "A Smartwings Boeing 737-81D (OKTSE) operating as a Sunwing Airlines flight (SWG253) was concluding a scheduled IFR flight from Santa Clara/Abel Santamaria, Cuba (MUSC) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ). The North Tower Controller initiated an overshoot for SWG253 due to the previous arrival, a Sky Regional Airlines Embraer ERJ 170-200 SU (SKV7558) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG), still being on the runway. SWG253 returned to land at 0246Z. No operational impact.”

An Air Canada Airbus A320-211 (C-FLSU/ACA269) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Winnipeg/Richardson, MB (CYWG) reported wake turbulence behind a WestJet Boeing 737-76N (C-FJWS/WJA252) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Halifax/Stanfield, NS (CYHZ). Both aircraft were departing off Runway 06L in CYYZ. No operational impact.

A WestJet Encore de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GEEN/WEN3214) from Winnipeg/Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) initiated a missed approach due to an unstable approach. No operational impact.

An Air Bravo Corp. Pilatus PC-12/45 (C-FXAB/AB239) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Dryden, ON (CYHD) was cleared to and level at FL210. Aircraft was observed descending through FL195. Controller queried the pilot, aircraft climbed back to FL210. No impact to operations.

An Air Canada Airbus A321-200 (ACA264) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Toronto/Lester. B Pearson, ON (CYYZ) experienced a wake encounter. The other aircraft was an Air Canada Boeing 767-300 (ACA825) from Amsterdam, Netherlands (EHAM) to Toronto/Lester. B Pearson, ON (CYYZ). No operational impact. Separation was in accordance with Wake Turbulence Re-categorization (RECAT).

A Sky Regional Airlines Embraer ERJ 170-200 SU (SKV7680) from Chicago/OHare, IL (KORD) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) was instructed to go around due to the previous lander, a WestJet Boeing 737-700 (WJA490) from Winnipeg/Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) being slow to vacate runway. No further impact to operation.

The transponder of a Government Of Canada, Department Of National Defence Lockheed C-130 (Hercules) (CFC3885) from Winnipeg/Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Greenwood, NS (CYZX) squawked 7700 and, when queried, the pilot stated there was no emergency but a known issue with the transponder. A new code was issued to resolve the problem. No impact to operations.

The transponder code for a Government of Canada, Department of National Defence Lockheed C-130 (ATLS340) on a flight from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson Intl, MB (CYWG) to Halifax/Stanfield Intl, NS (CYHZ) was observed changing from a discrete code to 7700. ATLS340 reported no pilot input to invoke the change. No operational impact.

A Thunder Airlines Beech A100 (C-GUPP/THU106) from Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) to Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) departing CYQT reported a landing gear indication on initial contact with the IFR controller and requested to return to CYQT. No emergency declared, the aircraft landed safely at 1336Z. Approach clearance for a Morningstar Air Cessna 208 (MAL8060) from Winnipeg, MB (CYWG) to Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) was delayed by 5 minutes. No other impact to operations.
UPDATE: Duplicate record CADOR 2020O0157 / AOR 261045-V1 was deleted.

A Swoop Inc. Boeing 737-8CT (C-FYPB/WSW179) from Hamilton, ON (CYHM) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) reported a coyote crossing the runway.

Air traffic control (ATC) initiated a go around for a WestJet Encore de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GWUE/WEN3425) on a flight from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson Intl, MB (CYWG) to Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) due to traffic slow to exit the runway.

A strong Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) signal, with an abrupt loss of signal after 4 minutes, was reported by an Air Canada Airbus A320 (ACA262) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ). Other flights in the vicinity had no ELT signals.

The pilot of a Top Aces Inc. Learjet 35A (C-GTXE/BRUSR02) on a flight from Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) reported their oil engine pressure dropping and that they were diverting to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG). BRUSR02 did not declare an emergency and dumped its fuel at 9000ft for approximately 5 minutes 1NM Northwest of CYWG. BRUSR02 landed without incident. No impact to operations.

An American, corporately registered Boeing 737-436 (N734CK/KII918) from Milwaukee, WI (KMKE) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) was cleared for the area navigation (RNAV) Z 18 approach and was subsequently observed to descend as low at 3100 feet where 3500 feet is required. No impact to operations.

Runway 05/23 at Oxford House, MB (CYOH) closed due to a Perimeter Aviation de Havilland DHC-8-301 (PAG203) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Oxford House, MB (CYOH) stuck in the mud. Impact to operations unknown.

A Keewatin Air Beech 200 (KEW216) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson Intl, MB (CYWG) advised the controller that they were experiencing control issues and would need to deviate to Thompson, MB (CYTH). The pilot requested the emergency vehicles to be called out after declaring an emergency. The aircraft landed without incident at 1610Z.

The pilot of a Skylink Express Inc. Beech 1900C (SLQ720) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Regina, SK (CYQR) declared a PAN PAN due to a mechanical issue with the right engine. SLQ720 was given priority landing at CYQR and landed without incident at 1629Z. Two arrivals, a Government of Canada, Department of National Defence Beech King Air 90A-90E BE9L (MSTG83) from Portage La Prairie/Southport, MB (CYPG) to Regina, SK (CYQR) and a Carson Air Ltd. Fairchild SA227-DC (CRN8059) from Calgary, AB (CYYC) to Regina, SK (CYQR) were delayed by a few minutes while the aircraft was inspected on the runway prior to taxiing off.

At Iqaluit, NU (CYFB), vehicles (ST21+3) were working 50ft beyond the hold short line on Taxiway A and were authorized to be on the runway. A Cargojet Airways Ltd. Boeing 767-39H (C-FGSJ/CJT462) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Iqaluit, NU (CYFB) was inbound for Runway 34, and was advised of the vehicles on the runway. 6 minutes before CJT462s estimated time of arrival (ETA), the flight service station (FSS) instructed ST21+3 to exit the runway. ST21+3 acknowledged the instruction, but did not proceed to exit the runway. After multiple instructions to exit the runway (twice asked to exit without delay), ST21+3 reported crossing the hold short lines at 1857Z. The FSS observed that a worker seemed to still be on the runway protected area (RPA) and queried ST21+3. ST21+3 advised that a worker was picking up equipment from the RPA and would be off shortly. The FSS requested ST21+3 to advise when they were off the runway and advised CJT462 that the runway was not yet cleared. ST21+3 reported being off of the runway when CJT462 was passing the final approach fix (FAF) (four minutes after first instructed to exit). The FSS advised CJT462 that the runway was clear.

A privately registered Cessna A185F from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Kenora, ON (CYQK) rejected its take-off due to a rough running engine. No impact to operations.

Company advised the Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) tower of a Western Aerial Applications Ltd. Hiller UH-12E (C-GUSD) from Winnipeg, MB (Heli) (CWG2) to Winnipeg, MB (Heli) (CWG2) that autorotated and landed in a field between Winnipeg/Lyncrest, MB (CJL5) and Winnipeg/St. Andrews, MB (CYAV).

A WestJet Boeing 737-700 (WJA205) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Calgary, AB (CYYC), was on final approach for Runway 35L when it executed a missed approach at approximately 3 miles final due to an unstable approach. No impact to operations.

A WestJet Boeing 737-800 (WJA163) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG), on approach to Runway 18, reported sighting 3 drones at 2000ft above sea level (ASL). Drones passed within 50ft of the aircraft. No impact to operations.

The Island Lake, MB (CYIV) remote aerodrome advisory service (RAAS) frequency 122.2 failed at 1918Z. The frequency was unserviceable for approximately 3 minutes and 2 aircraft were impacted: one landing, a Perimeter Aviation Fairchild SA227-AC (C-GWVH/PAG1060) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to St. Theresa Point, MB (CYST), and one ready to depart.
UPDATE AOR-265725-V2: Information on departure aircraft affected by frequency failure added: A Northway Aviation Ltd. Pilatus PC-12/47E (C-GNWZ/NAL890) from St. Theresa Point, MB (CYST) to Island Lake, MB (CYIV) was ready to depart when the frequency became unserviceable.

An Imperial Metal Industries Inc. Piper PA-31 (C-GGQU) arrived at Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) without an active flight plan (FP). A transborder FP was filed in the United States but was not activated.

The pilot of a Kipling Airways Inc. Cessna U206G (C-FPCH) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) informed the tower they had experienced an electric pump failure and that the landing gear would need to be lowered manually. C-FPCH lowered the landing gear manually and landed safely. No assistance was required and there was no operational impact.

An airline operations vehicle at Winnipeg, MB (CYWG) was accessed by an unauthorized person and driven from Apron VII A onto Taxiway H and C, then across Runway 31 to Apron II, where it exited the field. A police aircraft (AIR1) assisted in the pursuit and was the only aircraft in the area at the time. No impact to operations.

The pilot of a Keewatin Air LP Beech B200 (C-FSAO/KEW214) from Thompson, MB (CYTH) to Rankin, NU (CYRT) called the Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) flight information centre (FIC) to file a flight plan for the C-FSAO aircraft, which was inadvertently filed using flight plan information for a Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency Beech 95-B55 (C-GSAO).

A Perimeter Aviation de Havilland DHC-8-300 (PAG1551) on a flight to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) conducted a missed approach (M/A) for Runway 36 due to a nose gear issue. PAG1551 remained VFR with the tower and held West of CYWG to troubleshoot. PAG1551 declared an emergency, and the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit responded. PAG1551 landed on Runway 36 safely at 0058Z. No operational impact.

A WestJet Boeing 737-8CT (C-FUMF/WJA205) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Calgary, AB (CYYC) reported a bird strike on rotation Runway 31. Three inbound aircraft were moved to Runway 18 while awaiting a runway inspection. No remains were found. No other impact to operations.

Runway 05/23 at Oxford House, MB (CYOH) was closed due to a disabled aircraft, a Perimeter Aviation de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-GLKY) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Oxford House, MB (CYOH). Impact to operations unknown.