A 2395173 Ontario Limited Beech B300 (C-GRGF) from London, ON (CYXU) to Montréal/Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau, QC (CYUL) was instructed to pull up because there was an aircraft on the runway that was slow to depart and another aircraft had taken position. No further impact on operations.

A privately registered, amateur-built Vans RV3-A on a flight to London, ON (CYXU) was observed taxiing on Taxiway Golf, after landing on Runway 09, without clearance. Aircraft was instructed to exit onto the Shell ramp to allow opposite direction traffic to continue taxiing. Subsequently, the aircraft was issued a taxi clearance, but was observed taxiing on the vehicle corridor, and then behind the lights on the blast pad.

A Diamond Flight Centre London Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GDFB) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) was instructed to backtrack to Taxiway Golf and exit after landing. An Aeolus Flight Academy Inc. Cessna 152 (C-GBZB) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) was cleared for take-off from Runway 09. The tower subsequently noticed C-GDFB had stopped at the corner of Taxiway Golf and Runway 09 and had not vacated the runway as instructed.

A Diamond Flight Centre London Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GEWT) completing a VFR flight in the circuit at London, ON (CYXU) was instructed to conduct an overshoot for Runway 15 due to traffic, an ITPS Ltd. flight (SA61F), on the runway and slow to depart. C-GEWT was observed not commencing an overshoot and continued low-level. The departing traffic had begun their takeoff roll and became airborne. C-GEWT was subsequently cleared to land on Runway 15.

A Diamond Flight Centre London Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-FMKC) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) was instructed to overshoot and fly the runway heading. As C-FMKC was overflying the departure end of the runway, the tower passed traffic to C-FMKC to follow another aircraft joining the downwind. C-FMKC was observed turning crosswind early as traffic information was being given. C-FMKC spotted the traffic immediately and adjusted their course to follow.

Toronto (YYZ) passed information to the London tower about a privately registered Piper PA-32-300 from Strathroy (Blue Yonder), ON (CPK2) to Peterborough, ON (CYPQ) that was 15 miles Northeast (NE) and inbound to London, ON (CYXU) with intermittent electrical issues. The aircraft contacted London and was given clearance for the left base. Firehall was called and set up on Alpha. The aircraft, at 8NM northeast (NE) and at 4500ft, then informed the tower they would just continue to CPK2 for landing.

An Aeolus Flight Academy Inc Cessna 152 (C-GBZB) was cleared for a touch-and-go on Runway 15. Subsequently, a Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club Cessna 172S (C-GYEE) from London, ON (CYXU) to Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF) requested take-off clearance for Runway 15 from Taxiway A intersection, and was instructed to hold short of Runway 15. C-GYEE then lined up in front of C-GBZB, who was touching down north of Taxiway D. The tower controller observed the incursion and instructed C-GBZB to stop on the runway. C-GBZB came to a stop roughly at Taxiway D intersection.

An Aeolus Flight Academy Inc Cessna 152 (C-GBZB) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) was cleared for a touch-and-go on Runway 15 and was instructed to fly runway heading on departure. On departure, C-GBZB turned into the left crosswind without clearance, conflicting with an American corporately registered Cessna P337H (N1ZX) who had been cleared for takeoff from Runway 09 east southeast (ESE) bound. Both aircraft were vectored to avoid each other.

A 2529714 Ontario Corporation Piper PA-24-260 (C-FELI) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) was instructed to taxi to Runway 15 via Taxiway G and cross Runway 09. C-FELI was then observed conducting a run-up on the north edge of Runway 09, but not past the hold short line. C-FELI was queried and advised they would move onto Taxiway G north of Runway 09. No impact to operations.

An American, corporately registered Gulfstream GV-SP (N587G) on an IFR flight from Lima/Allen County, OH (KAOH) to London, ON (CYXU) landed on Runway 09 and was instructed to backtrack to exit on Taxiway Golf. A VFR Diamond DV20 aircraft was crossing Runway 09 at Golf, and N587G was instructed to give way to the DV20 twice. N587G was then observed turning onto Taxiway Golf in front of the traffic. No impact on operations.

A Diamond Flight Centre London Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GXHC) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) landed on Runway 09 and was instructed to backtrack to and exit onto Taxiway G. C-GXHC passed Taxiway G and subsequently asked if they should exit via Taxiway C. A Diamond Flight Centre London Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GDFP), on a flight to London, ON (CYXU) and approximately 1/2 mile final, initiated an overshoot before instructions to conduct a go-around could be given by the tower controller. Note: time is estimated as the incident could not be located in the Tower Aircraft Movement (TAM) system.

The pilot of a Big Box Mobile Inc. Robinson R44 (C-GCOD) from Carlisle, PA (KN94) to London, ON (CYXU) called the London flight information centre (FIC) to close their transborder VFR flight plan. The London FIC had a proposed flight plan for the aircraft, however it did not receive a proper departure from the United States (US). The pilot indicated that they did not specifically request an assumed departure in the US.

An ASG Solutions Inc. Beech 58 (C-GXJW) from Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF) to London, ON (CYXU) was observed taxiing on Taxiway Golf, after landing on Runway 27, without contacting ground control for clearance.

After finishing the run-up on Apron 2, an ITPS Ltd. Long EZ (C-GMJH/SA25) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) requested taxi clearance multiple times despite being told to standby due to traffic in the opposite direction. Immediately after taxi clearance was given to taxi Taxiway G and to hold short (H/S) for Runway 27, the aircraft could no longer be reached by the ground to give secondary surveillance radar (SSR) code. They switched to the tower very early, the tower controller got a hold of the aircraft and instructed them to contact the ground as they were approaching Taxiway B.

The pilot of a Goldcorp Canada Ltd. de Havilland DHC-8-314 (C-GMWT) from Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) to Opapimiskan Lake, ON (CKM8) was requesting taxi and clearance at 0925Z, but there was no flight plan (FP) in the system. Pilot said they filed 45 minutes earlier. The Winnipeg Area Control Centre (CZWG) Air Traffic Operations Specialist (ATOS) was called for the FP and they had nothing in the system. The pilot re-filed with the London, ON (CYXU) flight information centre (FIC) over the radio but still nothing was received by the CZWG ATOS FP. Flight plans were incorrectly routed again. Pilot called CZWG ATOS directly to file for a third time. C-GMWT was delayed approximately 15 minutes for departure. No other operational impact.

Radar target observed entering London, ON (CYXU) class C airspace without clearance or radio contact. Determined to be a Finally Airborne Inc. Piper PA-46-350P (C-GCMZ) on a local flight from Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF) to Kitchener/Waterloo, ON (CYKF).

A Swoop Inc. Boeing 737-8CT (C-FYPB/WSW361) from Halifax/Stanfield, NS (CYHZ) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) was instructed to turn left heading 180 reported a traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) resolution advisory (RA). A VFR RCMP Air Services Branch Pilatus PC-12 (SST304) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) was in the vicinity. No impact to operations.

An Aeolus Flight Academy Inc. Cessna 172M (C-GPAS) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) was on a local VFR flight over the city of London and reported being struck by a green laser at 3000ft above sea level (ASL) located in Springbank Park.

A disabled Timber Wolf Air Pilatus PC-12/45 (C-FPCL/AB276) from Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT) to Fort Hope, ON (CYFH) was on Runway 25 at 1830Z. The runway opened at 2050Z. Multiple aircraft were delayed, including a Skycare Air Ambulance Fairchild SA227-AC (C-FIOJ/PHX594) from London, ON (CYXU) to Thunder Bay, ON (CYQT).

A Diamond Flight Centre London Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GDFB) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) was conducting a VFR flight in the circuit when they requested immediate return the airport. C-GDFB landed on Runway 15 at 1520Z without incident. The pilot reported having had severe propeller vibration.

London, ON (CYXU) issued NOTAMs for displaced thresholds on Runway 09 and Runway 15. No NOTAMs were issued for the affected IFR approaches.

A Diamond Flight Centre London Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GEWT) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) on Taxiway D requested taxi to Apron 3 and was instructed to hold short of G. The aircraft subsequently taxied forward and incurred on G, and was instructed to stop. Flight (SA30), a Grumman U-16 northbound on G, was advised of C-GEWT and informed ground they had room to get past.

A WestJet Encore de Havilland DHC-8-402 (WEN3511) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) to London, ON (CYXU), waiting to depart Runway 06R, reported a bird hit the moving propeller. The aircraft taxied back to the gate. One ‘night hawk’ intact was found by vehicle (BMN73). The aircraft departed later in the afternoon.

A 7506406 Canada Inc. Agusta AW139 (LF3) from London, ON (CYXU) to Leamington, ON (CLM2) was cleared for take-off from Golf at Delta, northbound. Upon further review of the NOTAMs, Golf, North of Delta, was closed.

A privately registered Cessna 177 from St. Thomas, ON (CYQS) to Goderich, ON (CYGD) was observed on radar 8NM west of London, ON (CYXU), northbound, while airspace restriction via NOTAM was in effect.

The London Flight Information Centre (FIC) and the London, ON (CYXU) tower heard an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal on 121.5 MHz from 2305Z until 2317Z. London tower had the Air Show Air Boss send a message out. The ELT resolved itself. Identification of aircraft unknown. Operational impact unknown. The Toronto Area Control Centre (ACC) Shift Manager was advised.

A J.W.N CO. Ltd. Rockwell 114 (C-GLTZ) on a VFR flight from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) was given taxi instructions from Taxiway Delta to Apron 2, then through the apron, at their discretion, to the ITPS hangar. C-GLTZ was observed taxiing southbound on the closed portion of Taxiway Golf, outside the lights, about to pass Apron 2. C-GLTZ was told to stop and turn onto Apron 2. No impact on operations.

A Government of Canada, Department of National Defence McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet (HRNT01) on an IFR flight from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to London, ON (CYXU) declared an emergency en route. HRNT01 landed safely and taxied to parking under its own power. Minimal impact on operations. Runway 33 was unusable for approximately 10 minutes for MAAS crew to remove arrester cable.

A Government Of Canada, Department Of National Defence McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet (HRNET01) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to London, ON (CYXU) declared an emergency with an engine malfunction and requested the arrestor gear for landing on Runway 33. HRNET01 landed without further incident (WOFI) at 1708Z. (Duplicate AOR-290938-V1 deleted after information merge)

An Ottawa Flying Club Cessna 172M (C-GBRO) from London, ON (CYXU) to Sarnia/Chris Hadfield, ON (CYZR) requested taxi clearance for continuation of their VFR flight plan to CYZR, and was issued an instruction to "taxi via Golf, hold short of Delta". C-GBRO was subsequently observed entering Taxiway Delta. No impact on operations.

A Castle Aviation Saab 340B (N253AE/CSJ319) from Chicago/DuPage, IL (KDPA) to Hamilton, ON (CYHM) was struck by a green laser in the vicinity of London, ON.

An American, corporately registered Diamond DA 62 (N671CB) from Toronto/Billy Bishop, ON (CYTZ) to Teterboro, NJ (KTEB) declared a MAYDAY due to an engine issue. N671CB elected to divert to London, ON (CYXU). N671CB landed at CYXU at 1749Z. No operational impact.

A Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GGNY/JZA8250) from London, ON (CYXU) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) departed from Runway 15 below weather minima.

A Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GGMZ/JZA8259) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to London, ON (CYXU) declared a "PAN PAN" while inbound to CYXU due to an engine issue. JZA8259 elected to divert to CYYZ. JZA8259 landed on Runway 15L at 2324Z without further incident. No operational impact.

A Swoop Inc. Boeing 737-8CT (WSW231) from London, ON (CYXU) to Edmonton, AB (CYEG) reported striking a bird while rotating on departure from Runway 33. Airport maintenance discovered 2 small bird carcasses on the runway. No operational impact and no reported damage to the aircraft.

The pilot of a Diamond Flight Centre London Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GDFJ) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) failed to follow multiple air traffic control (ATC) instructions and conflicted with other aircraft in the circuit. The pilot was instructed to land and return to the school.

A WestJet Encore Ltd. de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-FQWE/WEN3504) from London, ON (CYXU) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) rejected its takeoff from Runway 33 twice, once at 1050Z and again at 1210Z. WEN3504 exited the runway and returned to the gate. No impact to operations.

A Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-402 (JZA8259) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to London, ON (CYXU) reported wake off of an Air Transat Airbus A321-271NX (TSC561) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau, QC (CYUL). No impact on operations.

A privately registered Cessna 172L from Brantford, ON (CYFD) to London, ON (CYXU) entered the London control zone without a clearance. The aircraft was instructed to turn around and leave the zone before being cleared in to land full stop. Minimal impact on operations.

A WestJet Encore Ltd. de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GWEF/WEN3507) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to London, ON (CYXU), landing on Runway 33, reported a bird strike in the vicinity of NORAP.

A WestJet Boeing 737-7CT (C-GWSO/WJA735) from London, ON (CYXU) to Calgary, AB (CYYC) reported a traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) resolution advisory (RA) in reference to unknown VFR traffic in the vicinity.

The London, ON (CYXU) tower did not open at the published time (opened at 1130Z instead). No information. The remote aerodrome advisory service (RAAS) was shutdown at 1035Z, as per management instruction. The Toronto area control centre (ZYZ) shift manager was notified, and a NOTAM was issued via the London (YXU) flight information centre (FIC). (Duplicate AOR 289763-V1 deleted after information merge)

A Diamond Flight Centre London Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GDFB) completed a VFR flight from Sarnia/Chris Hadfield, ON (CYZR) to London, ON (CYXU) and landed on Runway 33. The aircraft was still exiting onto Taxiway Hotel while a Diamond Flight Centre London Inc. Diamond DA 42 (C-GXSU) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) was completing its roll out.

A Great Lakes Helicopter Corp. Robinson R44-II (C-FORQ) entered the London, ON (CYXU) control zone without a clearance and commenced aerial spray operations for 2 hours without radio contact.

A Jazz Bombardier DHC-8-402 (C-GVJZ/JZA8255) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) to London, ON (CYXU) landed on Runway 27 and was instructed to exit via Taxiway G and contact ground control. JZA8255 taxied on G, passing B before contacting ground control. No impact to operations.

A Diamond Flight Centre London Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GDFO) was cleared to land and wait on Runway 33. Instead of landing, they conducted a touch-and-go on their own, without a takeoff clearance. Minimal impact on operations.

The pilot of a Windsor Flying Club Cessna 172R (C-GGPO) from Windsor, ON (CYQG) to London, ON (CYXU) reported a continuous blue laser strike that appeared to be directed at the aircraft. No impact. The Toronto (YYZ) shift supervisor was notified.

A Chartright Air Inc. Beech 1900D (C-GORA/HRT326) from Hamilton, ON (CYHM) to Atlanta, GA (KATL) declared an emergency due to a trim issue and diverted to London, ON (CYXU). Requested emergency equipment. The aircraft landed safely at 1509Z. One aircraft was delayed in a hold for 5 minutes.
UPDATE: TSB Report #A22F0254: C-GORA, a Chartright Air B1900D (BE02) was conducting flight HRT326 from John C. Munro/Hamilton International Airport (CYHM), ON, to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL), GA, when approximately 20 minutes after departure the aircraft levelled off at FL240. The electric trim failed and the crew cut out the system and reverted to manual trim. When they attempted to trim manually the trim wheel would not move. The aircraft was still trimmed nose up and the PF had to apply moderate control force to hold the aircraft level. The crew declared an emergency and diverted to London International Airport (CYXU), ON. The flight landed at CYXU without further incident. Control force in the flare, given the position that the trim was stuck in, was close to normal and there were no issues on landing.

The London, ON (CYXU) tower was closed from 0015Z until 0045Z due to staffing/fatigue management.

A vehicle (CMD6+3) entered onto Taxiway Golf without a clearance.