A course deviation of a Cargojet Airways Ltd. Boeing 767-316 (C-GOCJ/CJT1691) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Iqaluit, NU (CYFB) was detected, with the aircraft being 19.6NM from the flight plan route. The flight plan route was YPX YKG DEPMO IPTOV EPROK CYFB. The aircrafts route was YPX DEPMO IPTOV EPROK CYFB. No impact on operations.

A Government of Canada, Department of National Defence Lockheed C-130 (CFC2203) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Kelowna, BC (CYLW) exited Taxiway Alpha and turned onto Taxiway D instead of straight ahead onto Apron 03. A Lockheed C-130 aircraft is too wide to be on Taxiway D. The aircraft eventually reversed onto Apron 03.

Shortly after departure, a 2115828 Ontario Inc. Cessna 172M (C-GOSM) from Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) reported an alternator issue and advised that it was returning to CYQT. The aircraft landed safely at 2236Z. No impact to operations.

A Fast Air Ltd. Beech 200 (PBR635) from Big Trout Lake, ON (CYTL) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) filed its flight plan with an external agency that sent NAV CANADA only the outbound leg of a CYWG-CYTL-CYWG trip. No alerting was provided to the aircraft upon departure from CYTL until the aircraft contacted the IFR controller while airborne.

A 618232 Alberta Ltd. Aerospatiale AS 332L (C-GVCS), on a flight from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG), departed for Valard Yard to relocate on the yard, but failed to report down. Confirmation was received from an employee located at the yard that the aircraft was down. No operational impact.

A Government of Canada, Department of National Defence de Havilland DHC-8-101 (GRZL15) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Kenora, ON (CYQK) was cleared for the area navigation (RNAV) 26 via AMBAP. After switching to the mandatory frequency (MF) with the Kenora flight service station (FSS), the aircraft was observed deviating off course and orbiting south of the extended centre line. No impact to operations.

A Cargojet Airways Boeing 767-323 (C-GXAJ/CJT571) from Hamilton, ON (CYHM) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) rejected its takeoff just after starting to roll due to a "main cargo fire" light indication. The aircraft exited the runway, taxied back to the apron without incident, and then reported that the indication was gone. No operational impact.

An Executive Jet Management Inc. Cessna 560XL (EJM790) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) was taxiing via Taxiway Hotel for a departure from Runway 23, and crossed the hold line. The aircraft came to a stop and advised the tower that it had inadvertently crossed the hold line. No other traffic was involved and there was no impact on operations.

At Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT), a scheduled maintenance of the uninterruptible power system (UPS) occurred, which resulted in a complete power failure at the Thunder Bay (YQT) flight service station (FSS). The extended computer display system (EXCDS), the National Voice Communication System (NVCS), and the Weather Information Display System (WIDS) were all unserviceable from 1438Z to 1450Z. During this time, Pickle Lake, ON (CYPL) had one vehicle (LO144) on the runway and an Ornge Global Air Pilatus PC-12/47E (C-GRXH/PUL105) on a MEDEVAC flight from Pickle Lake, ON (CYPL) to Sioux Lookout, ON (CYXL) that departed during the outage. Island Lake, MB (CYIV) had a Custom Helicopters Ltd. Bell 206L-1 (C-GIPG) on a flight from CYIV to St. Theresa Point, MB (CYST), and a Perimeter Aviation de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-GLKY/PAG639) inbound to CYIV from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG). No other operational impact.

A Fast Air Ltd. Beech 200 (C-GFAV/PBR215) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Victor Mine, ON (CVM2), when approximately 10NM final for the runway, informed the tower that it could not get its landing gear down. The aircraft went back to the Winnipeg terminal and resolved the issue. The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit was put on standby as a precaution. The aircraft landed safely at 2009Z. No other impact to operations. (CADORS 2021C0464 deleted due to incorrect region)
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21C0015: C-GFAV, a Beech 200 operated by Fast Air Ltd. as flight PBR215, was conducting a flight from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Victor Mine, ON (CVM2). During the approach to CVM2, the flight crew selected "gear down" for landing and the gear did not extend. The flight crew carried out an overshoot, contacted flight operations and an operational decision was made to return to CYWG. Upon arriving in CYWG, the flight crew declared an emergency and successfully carried out a manual gear extension. C-GFAV landed safely, with ARFF on standby. There were no injuries. The operators maintenance found the landing gear would retract, but the landing gear would not extend with the selection of "gear down". The landing gear handle was replaced and the aircraft was returned to service.

A Cargojet Airways Aerospatiale ATR 42-300 (CJT587) from Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) relayed a MAYDAY call from a privately registered Cessna 152, from Marathon, ON (CYSP) to Sault Ste. Marie, ON (CYAM), to the Winnipeg (WPG) area control centre (ACC). The Cessna 152 reported a rough running engine while following Highway 17 in the vicinity of Agawa Bay, ON. The CYAM tower confirmed that it was in contact with the Cessna 152, which was 20 minutes from landing. The Cessna 152 declared an emergency with the tower and landed safely at 0315Z. (Duplicate AOR 271122-V1 deleted after cross-referencing)
UPDATE: Duplicate AOR 271179-V1: The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton reported a "MAYDAY" call north of Sault Ste. Marie, ON (CYAM). A privately registered Cessna 152 from Marathon, ON (CYSP) to Gore Bay-Manitoulin, ON (CYZE) reported engine trouble and sent a "MAYDAY" call on the emergency frequency, which was overheard by an Air Canada pilot. The CYAM tower confirmed it was in contact with the aircraft and that the aircraft was inbound, 27NM from the north, and planning to land at CYAM. JRCC Trenton was notified that the aircraft was inbound to CYAM. The CYAM Tower Aircraft Movement (TAM) application indicated a safe arrival of the aircraft at 0314Z. (Duplicate AOR 271179-V1 / CADORS 2021O0106 deleted after information merge)

An Air Canada Airbus BD-500-1A11 A220-300 (C-GJXV/ACA317) from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) to Calgary, AB (CYYC) declared "PAN PAN" due to a hydraulic issue and reported that it was diverting to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG). The aircraft landed safely at 1609Z.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21C0013: C-GJXV, an Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220-300 aircraft operated by Air Canada, was conducting flight ACA317 from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL) to Calgary, AB (CYYC). While cruising approximately 193NM west northwest (WNW) of Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG), the flight crew received a No. 1 hydraulic system low-pressure warning. The flight crew elected to divert to CYWG and declared "PAN PAN" with ATC. The subsequent landing was uneventful and the aircraft taxied to the gate. The operators maintenance personnel replaced the No. 1 engine-driven hydraulic-pump attenuator and seal.

A Cargojet Airways Ltd. Aerospatiale ATR 42-300 (CJT587) from Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) reported a landing gear indication problem shortly after takeoff. The aircraft returned to CYQT without incident. No emergency declared and no assistance required.

An emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal was reported by a WestJet Encore Ltd. de Havilland DHC-8-402 (WEN3214) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT). The signal was lost after 30 seconds. No other aircraft reported receiving the signal.

A Government Of Canada, Department Of National Defence de Havilland DHC-8-101 (GRZL19) from North Bay, ON (CYYB) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) reported receiving an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal between 2042Z and 2045Z, commencing when the aircraft was 5NM northwest (NW) of CYYB and ceasing at 15NM NW of CYYB. Details were passed to the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton (TR).

A Fast Air Ltd. Beech B200 (C-GDHF/PBR620) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Island Lake, MB (CYIV) initiated a missed approach at 1454Z due to a dog on the runway. The aircraft conducted one VFR circuit and landed at 1458Z.

A Skynorth Air Ltd. Beech 200 (C-GNNR/SN861) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Little Grand Rapids, MB (CZGR) became stuck on Runway 36 at CZGR, necessitating a temporary runway closure.

A person jumped the fence surrounding the Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) airport. Airport operations personnel were dispatched and apprehended the jumper. There was no impact to operations.

A 618232 Alberta Ltd. Beech B300 (C-GVCU) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Sudbury, ON (CYSB) struck a goose during its take-off roll. Take-off was aborted and the aircraft taxied back to the apron, with no other impact to operations. The dead bird was removed from the runway.

A dog escaped during the loading of a Calm Air Aerospatiale ATR 72-202 (CAV1401) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Churchill, MB (CYYQ). Airport operations responded and were able to capture the dog safely. Taxiways H and W were closed during the effort.

A Federal Express Airbus A300-600F (FDX137) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Memphis, TN (KMEM) and a United Parcel Service Boeing 757 -200 (UPS495) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (KMSP) reported a strong emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal south of CYWG. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Trenton was contacted, and they already knew of the aircraft responsible for the signal. No further reports were required.

A Government of Canada, Department of National Defence Lockheed C-130 (RSCU340) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) executed a missed approach on final for Runway 31 due to wind shear. The aircraft landed safely at 0926Z.

A Morningstar Air Express Boeing 757-200 (MAL7070) from Calgary, AB (CYYC) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) conducted a missed approach while on final for Runway 31 due to wind shear. The aircraft diverted to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ).
UPDATE: Duplicate CADORS 2021C1139 / AOR 272403-V1 deleted after cross-referencing the information.

A WestJet Encore Ltd. de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GLWJ/WEN3417) from Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) reported a possible bird strike on final approach for Runway 31. The Winnipeg Airport Authority (WAA) inspected the runway and found the remains of 5 snowbirds. No impact to operations.

A Cargojet Airways Boeing 757-200 (CJT9001) from Regina, SK (CYQR) to Hamilton, ON (CYHM) reported a pressurization problem to the Minneapolis Center and requested diversion to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG). Clearance was given and the aircraft landed without incident. No emergency was declared and no assistance required.

A Keewatin Air Cessna 560 Citation V (KEW504) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Meadowbank, NU (CMB2) reported a rapid decompression. KEW504 declared an emergency and diverted to Rankin Inlet, NU (CYRT). KEW504 landed without incident at 1942Z. No impact to operations.

A Fast Air Ltd. Beech B300 (C-FFAN/PBR355) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Norway House, MB (CYNE) conducted a missed approach due to a vehicle advising that the runway was unavailable for landing due to the runway surface condition (RSC).

At Island Lake, MB (CYIV), the mandatory frequency (MF) 122.2 MHz was unserviceable at 1630Z. Unable to confirm if a Perimeter Aviation Swearingen SA226-TC (C-GYRD/PAG03) on a MEDEVAC flight from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to St. Theresa Point, MB (CYST) was down and clear at CYST. There is also major construction taking place at CYST. Unable to provide vehicle advisory service (VAS) to those vehicles.

A Sunwest Aviation Ltd. Fairchild SA227-DC (C-GSAF/CNK301) from Calgary, AB (CYYC) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) aborted its takeoff from Runway 35L due to a configuration issue. The aircraft departed safely at 0941Z. No impact to operations.

The Winnipeg Airport Authority (WAA) emergency response services (ERS) responded to a grass fire adjacent to Apron 02 at Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG). No impact to operations.

A Government of Canada, Department of National Defence Lockheed C-130 (OILR38) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Cold Lake, AB (CYOD) checked in with the Great Plains sector with no flight data entry (FDE) in the extended computer display system (EXCDS). The EXCDS strip for Great Plains was bumped out of the system when it was generated by a message sent to the system at precisely the same time by the terminal controller suppressing their strip.

A Perimeter Aviation de Havilland DHC-8-314 (PAG639) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Island Lake, MB (CYIV) rejected its takeoff due to a loss of hydraulic pressure. No operational impact.
UPDATE from Airworthiness: A Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) looked into this occurrence. C-GJYZ carried out an aborted its take-off at Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) due to a #2 engine-driven pump (EDP) caution light illuminating. All other hydraulic parameters were normal. Maintenance replaced the #2 engine driven hydraulic pump pressure switch and returned the aircraft to service.

A Missinippi Air-Care Beech 200 (C-FICU/MA04) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to The Pas/Grace Lake, MB (CJR3) advised that it was diverting to Winnipeg/St. Andrews, MB (CYAV) due to a cracked windscreen. The aircraft landed safely at 2307Z.
UPDATE from Airworthiness: A Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) looked into this occurrence. The #1 windshield of C-FICU cracked in flight and the aircraft landed at Winnipeg/St. Andrews, MB (CYAV), without incident, on March 9th. The broken windshield was replaced.

A Vanguard Air Care Inc. Beech 200 (VN03) from Kenora, ON (CYQK) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) descended below the altitude assigned in the approach chart.

A Skynorth Air Ltd. Beech 200 (C-GNNR/SN861) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Island Lake, MB (CYIV) reported final at 0636Z, but failed to report down. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) was called to go check on the aircraft, but cancelled after their dispatch was able to get a hold of the pilots and had them call in to confirm that they were down and safe. No operational impact.

A Morningstar Air Express Inc. Boeing 757-2B7 (C-FMHA/MAL7070) from Edmonton, AB (CYEG) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) declared "PAN PAN" at FL350 due to a cabin pressure issue and requested descent to 14,000ft above sea level (ASL). The pilot reported that the situation normalized while descending through FL230 and requested to level off at FL210. MAL7070 continued to its destination with no further issues. No impact to operations.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A21C0022: C-FMHA, a Boeing 757-200 aircraft operated by Morningstar Air Express Inc., was conducting flight MAL7070 from Edmonton, AB (CYEG) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG). While cruising at FL350, the flight crew received a "Cabin Alt" master warning. The cabin altitude was noted to have risen above 10 000 feet with the outflow valve fully closed. The flight crew declared "PAN PAN", and requested a descent to 14,000 feet above sea level. As the aircraft descended through FL230, the flight crew reported normal pressurization and requested FL210. The flight continued to its destination without further incident. The aircraft was operating with an inoperative right-hand air conditioning pack that had been deferred in accordance with the minimum equipment list (MEL), which restricted operation to a maximum altitude of FL350. However, the aircraft was unable to maintain maximum cabin differential pressure at the flight planned FL350. The next leg of flight MAL7070 was cancelled pending the replacement of the air conditioning pack and clearing the MEL item.

A Swift Air Boeing 747-400 (SWQ918) from Milwaukee, WI (KMKE) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) conducted a missed approach (M/A) for Runway 18 due to being too high. The aircraft stayed VFR with the tower and landed at 1627Z. No operational impact.

Shortly after departure, a Government Of Canada, Department Of National Defence de Havilland DHC-8-101 (GRZL13) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) reported an oil indication and advised returning to CYWG. No assistance required and no impact to operations.

A WestJet Boeing 737-700 (WJA205) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Calgary, AB (CYYC), joining final for Runway 35R, reported a possible green laser strike from the downtown area. There were no other reports of laser illumination. Police were called. No operational impact.

A Perimeter Aviation de Havilland DHC-8-102 (C-GZPA/PAG1530) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Little Grand Rapids, MB (CZGR) reported a landing gear problem and returned to CYWG. No emergency declared, no assistance required.
UPDATE from Airworthiness: A Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) looked into this occurrence. C-GZPA had an air return due to a "LDG GEAR INOP" caution light illuminating. An alternate landing gear extension was carried out, with no further issues. Maintenance carried out gear swings and confirmed the snag. Landing gear control relay 3261-K7 was replaced and the aircraft was returned to service.

At 1702Z and approximately 15NM from CYRT, a Calm Air Aerospatiale ATR 42-300 (C-FJYW/CAV2651) from Whale Cove, NU (CYXN) to Rankin Inlet, NU (CYRT) issued its first report (RPT), with an estimate to reach TIGEP intersection at 1705Z, and a landing (LDG) estimate of 1708Z. At the time, a Nolinor Aviation Boeing 737-200 (NRL946) from Val-dOr, QC (CYVO) to Rankin Inlet, NU (CYRT) was over TIGEP with an estimate to land at CYRT at 1706Z, and a First Air Boeing 737-406 (C-FFNC/FAB150) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Rankin Inlet, NU (CYRT) was inbound from TIGEP with an estimate to land at CYRT at 1714Z.

The Dauphin, MB (CYDN) remote aerodrome advisory service (RAAS) remained open beyond published hours, until 0210Z, to accommodate the landing of a Vanguard Air Care Inc. Beech 200 (VN08-M) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Dauphin, MB (CYDN). No other impact on operations.

A Keewatin Air Beech 200 (KEW209) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Sanikiluaq, NU (CYSK) rejected its takeoff due to a mechanical issue. The aircraft returned to the apron. No operational impact.

A Perimeter Aviation de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-GCBK/PAG607) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Pickle Lake, ON (CYPL) landed at St. Theresa Point, MB (CYST) and reported a large piece of cardboard on the runway. Airport staff removed it 4 minutes later. A North Star Air Ltd. Douglas DC3C (C-FWUI/BF104) from St. Theresa Point, MB (CYST) to Red Lake, ON (CYRL) had its departure delayed by 4 minutes. No other operational impact.

At 4 miles final, a North West Company Ltd. Cessna 560 Citation Ultra (C-GWWU) from Churchill, MB (CYYQ) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) reported a landing gear indication. The aircraft cancelled its IFR and conducted one circuit to resolve the issue. The flight landed safely at 1902Z. No impact to operations.

An Air Navigation Data Inc. Piper PA-46-310P (C-GGUU) on a flight to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) was disabled on Runway 18/36 due to a blown tire. Runway was NOTAMed closed and re-opened at 1937Z. No impact to operations.
UPDATE: Duplicate AOR 271475-V1: An Air Navigation Data Inc. Piper PA-46-310P (C-GGUU) on a flight from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) rejected its takeoff due to a blown tire. The aircraft was disabled on the runway, and towed off at 1937Z. (Duplicate AOR 271475-V1 / CADORS 2021C0631 deleted after information merge)

A Cargojet Airways Boeing 767-200 (CJT574) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Hamilton, ON (CYHM) rejected its takeoff due to an indication and returned to the apron. The aircraft departed approximately one and a half hours later.

An Air Navigation Data Inc. Piper PA-46-310P (C-GGUU) from Victoria Intl, BC (CYYJ) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson Intl, MB (CYWG) lost radio contact with air traffic control (ATC) on the frequency transfer from 132.25 MHz to 119.5 MHz. The aircraft descended on the standard terminal arrival (STAR) and established contact with the Winnipeg tower 12NM southeast of CYWG. The arrival controller relayed the approach clearance to the tower controller, and the aircraft landed safely on Runway 31. No other impact to operations.

A Government Of Canada, Department Of National Defence Lockheed C-130 (BXCR332) from Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) advised that it was shutting down an engine, then declared an emergency and returned to CYWG. No assistance was required. No impact to operations.

A Vanguard Air Care Inc. Beech 200 (VN02) from Little Grand Rapids, MB (CZGR) to Winnipeg/James Armstrong Richardson, MB (CYWG) was observed on surveillance to be at FL180 prior to being issued a valid clearance from air traffic control (ATC). No impact to operations.