An Air Bravo Corp. Pilatus PC-12/45 (C-FXAB/AB239) from Atikokan, ON (CYIB) to London, ON (CYXU) reported an issue with the localizer (LOC) for Runway 15 while 5NM final on the Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach for Runway 15. AB239 was observed to be below the glide path and was instructed to climb to 4000 ft. AB239 was subsequently cleared for the area navigation (RNAV) for Runway 27, and landed at 0357Z without further issues. The Technology Operations Coordinator (TOC) inspected the ILS for Runway 15 and did not observe any issues. The tower closed late, at 0400Z, due to the suspected equipment issue. No operational impact.

A Brucelandair International Piper PA-31 (C-GGBI) on an IFR flight from London, ON (CYXU) to Detroit/Wayne County, MI (KDTW) aborted its take-off from Runway 27. The pilot did not provide a reason when asked.

At London, ON (CYXU), the air traffic service (ATS) unit was not operating as per published hours. Service was unavailable from 0245Z to 0345Z. Alternate service was provided by the Sudbury (YSB) remote aerodrome advisory service (RAAS). No impact to operations.

At London, ON (CYXU), the air traffic service (ATS) unit was not operating as per published hours: service was unavailable from 2310Z to 2340Z. ATS service will be unavailable again on January 05, 2021 from 0245Z to 0345Z. Alternate service provided by the Sudbury (YSB) remote aerodrome advisory service (RAAS). No impact to operations.

A Swoop Inc. Boeing 737-8CT (WSW221) from London, ON (CYXU) to Abbotsford, BC (CYXX) that was cleared for the area navigation (RNAV) required navigation performance (RNP) 25 at CYXX received a traffic alert and collision avoidance system (TCAS) resolution advisory (RA) at 5000 CYXX 037/14 in Class E airspace. Traffic information was passed. The other aircraft was a Langley Flying School Inc. Piper PA-28-140 (C-GCEP) from Langley, BC (CYNJ) to Langley, BC (CYNJ).

Aviation Incident Report #16898: An ITPS (Canada) Ltd. Cirrus SR22 (C-FYWI/ST21) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) was conducting a normal approach for landing, with flaps at 100% and the landing reference speed (i.e. "V ref") at 85 knots. At the threshold (with everything looking normal), upon touchdown, the student did not hold the aircrafts nose firm, and the aircraft bounced. The student was instructed to "go-around", but no action was observed. Upon the second bounce, the aircraft was instructed again, the student pushed the throttle forward, and the instructor pulled the side-stick for a go-around. No specific noise or vibration of the propeller hitting the runway was heard or felt. After the aircraft returned to the hangar and the engine was stopped, the maintenance team observed damage to the propeller. No impact on operations. The aircraft has been removed from service until the repair is completed.

An SSI Micro Ltd. Piper PA-32-300 (C-FGPT) was conducting a VFR flight in the circuit at London, ON (CYXU) and declared an engine failure while on final for Runway 33. The aircraft landed safely at 1553Z. No operational impact.
UPDATE: AOR 270298-V2: While C-FPGT was conducting a VFR flight in the circuit at London, ON (CYXU), the pilot declared an emergency, due to engine failure, while on final for Runway 33. The aircraft landed safely at 1553Z. No operational impact.

At London, ON (CYXU), an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) signal was received at 1136Z. The Toronto (YYZ) shift manager was advised.

An Air Bravo Corp. Pilatus PC-12/45 (C-FTAB/AB239) from Sudbury, ON (CYSB) to London, ON (CYXU) landed on Runway 27, and was instructed to exit via Taxiway Golf and contact ground control. The aircraft exited and continued to taxi on Golf. The aircraft checked in with ground control, abeam Apron II, while taxiing.

The London, ON (CYXU) tower was closed from 0115Z until 0145Z due to staffing.

The London, ON (CYXU) tower closed at 0310Z due to staffing. No impact on operations.

The London, ON (CYXU) tower is closing at 0025Z. The air traffic service (ATS) unit was not operating as per published hours; service unavailable from 0025Z to 0345Z.

The London, ON (CYXU) tower closed from 0115Z to 0145Z due to staffing. No impact.

The London, ON (CYXU) tower closed early, at 0245Z. The air traffic service (ATS) unit did not operate as per published hours, with service unavailable from 0245Z to 0345Z.

The London, ON (CYXU) tower was closed from 0115Z until 0145Z due to staffing. No operational impact.

An American, corporately registered Diamond DA 62 (N73PS/DIM18) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) reported a possible bird strike while landing on Runway 15. The runway was inspected and a goose carcass was removed. No operational impact.

The London, ON (CYXU) tower was closed from 0200Z to 0345Z due to staffing. No operational impact.

The London, ON (CYXU) tower was closed from 0115Z to 0145Z due to staffing. No operational impact.

A Chrono Jet Inc. de Havilland DHC-8-106 (C-FGCP/MBK3031) from London, ON (CYXU) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier, ON (CYOW) began to taxi via Taxiway G for departure from Runway 09. While taxiing, the aircraft reported a possible wildlife sighting. They lost sight of the wildlife (a fox) in the infield. MBK3031 continued to taxi slowly and departed safely. The Security Operations Centre (SOC) was advised of the wildlife presence and the direction in which it was last seen to be heading.

A J.W.N Co. Ltd. Rockwell 114 (C-GLTZ) from Sarnia (Chris Hadfield), ON (CYZR) to London, ON (CYXU) taxied across Taxiway Golf onto Apron III, after exiting Runway 15 onto Taxiway Alpha without contacting ground control for a clearance. No operational impact.

A 2075110 Ontario Corporation Cessna T310R (C-GKAS) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU), inbound from the south, entered the control zone without clearance at 3000ft.

Due to Single Stand Staffing, a NOTAM was issued closing the London, ON (CYXU) tower for 20 minutes to facilitate a rest period. Mandatory Frequency (MF) procedures were applied with Sudbury radio (RDO) on 119.4MHz. No operational impact.

A flight formation of two ITPS (Canada) Ltd. Aero Vodochody L39C aircraft (ST42+1) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) requested an overhead break. The flight formation was given a left break. A Journey Air Ltd. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GLFC) from Windsor, ON (CYQG) to London, ON (CYXU) called while inbound, and was given the left downwind (LD) 2.5. The aircraft conflicted over tower in the break.

An ITPS (Canada) Ltd. Cirrus SR22 (C-FYWI/SA21) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) returned from a local flight without a functioning transponder. The aircraft landed on Runway 27 at 1713Z. No impact.

A Jet Aircraft Museum Canadair T33-AN MK3 (C-FUPP) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) departed Runway 15, and the tower observed the aircraft possibly experience a tail strike upon rotation. C-FUPP was notified and acknowledged, and additionally reported fuel venting out of a fuel cap. The pilot requested a return to land. No assistance was requested. An Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle inspected Runway 15 and found nothing. C-FUPP landed safely at 1923Z. No impact to operations.

A privately registered Cessna 172C from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) landed on Runway 33 and was instructed to contact ground control when on Taxiway Alpha. The aircraft taxied onto Apron III without clearance. No impact on operations.

A WestJet Encore Ltd. de Havilland DHC-8-402 (C-GENK/WEN3516) from London, ON (CYXU) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) reported sighting a drone while 7NM final for Runway 24R. WEN3516 was descending through 2800ft and advised that the drone was above them. The approach was changed to Runway 23 for 30 minutes, and no further sightings were reported. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) and the Aviation Operations Centre (AVOPS) were advised.

A 7506406 Canada Inc. Agusta AW139 (C-GYNH), VFR, was conducting a local maintenance flight from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) to the west of the CYXU control zone (CZ). C-GYNH was observed on the NAV CANADA Auxiliary Radar Display System (NARDS) passing approximately 6NM West Northwest (WNW) of the airport, at 1900 feet above sea level (ASL). Traffic was passed to a Cessna 140 on a VFR flight to London, ON (CYXU), inbound from the Northwest (NW). Traffic was passed to C-GYNH. C-GYNH was later observed turning into the CZ without having received a clearance. C-GYNH was given a vector to keep them clear of the Cessna 140 and an outbound Diamond DA 20-C1 on a VFR flight from London, ON (CYXU). Minimal impact on operations.

The operating hours of the London, ON (CYXU) tower were reduced for the period of October 13th to 16th, from 1215Z to 2000Z, due to COVID staffing restrictions. NOTAM issued. The London International Airport Authority (LIA) and the airport user were notified via e-mail and phone calls. NOTAM break times will be dealt with in the same manner as a tower nightly closure. The "picture" needs to be handed off to the Sudbury (YSB) flight service station (FSS) and, before reopening, the transfer of responsibility needs to be completed again.

A Communication Instructions for Reporting Vital Intelligence Sightings (CIRVIS) report was received from a caller. Relevant information was recorded and passed to the area control centre (ACC) shift manager.

The pilot of a 1534252 Alberta Ltd. Cirrus SR22 (C-GGWW) from Collingwood, ON (CNY3) to London, ON (CYXU) landed on Runway 27 and advised that they were parking at Apron 01. The pilot was informed that Taxiway Bravo was closed, but the pilot said it was clear and proceeded at their discretion.

An ITPS (Canada) Ltd. Aero Vodochody L39C (ST42) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU), inbound for an overhead break at CYXU, came in close proximity of an IFR aircraft on final, a Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club Cessna 172RG (C-GPIQ) on a flight to London, ON (CYXU), with a high rate of closure. Traffic was passed to C-GPIQ and multiple times to ST42. C-GPIQ reported traffic in sight. After completing an overhead break, and during the briefing to the CYXU tower to reopen, ST42 started to turn base abeam VFR traffic, an Aeolus Flight Academy Cessna 172M (C-GPAS) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU), that was within close proximity, but was stopped by the tower controller.

At London, ON (CYXU), the Air Traffic Service (ATS) unit was not operating as per published hours. Air traffic control service was unavailable from 1800Z to 1840Z. The remote aerodrome advisory service (RAAS) was provided by the Sudbury (YSB) Flight Service Station (FSS).

At London, ON (CYXU), the air traffic service (ATS) unit was not operating as per published hours. Air traffic control service was unavailable from 2200Z to 2220Z. The remote aerodrome advisory service (RAAS) was provided by the Sudbury (YSB) flight service station (FSS).

At London, ON (CYXU), the Air Traffic Service (ATS) unit was not operating as per published hours. Air traffic control service was unavailable from 1530Z to 1550Z. The Remote Aerodrome Advisory Service (RAAS) was provided by the Sudbury (YSB) flight service station (FSS).

A privately registered Cessna 172L on a VFR flight to London, ON (CYXU), in the circuit (CCT) for Runway 09, reported that the precision approach path indicator (PAPI) appeared to be out of alignment. Subsequently, an Air Bravo flight (AB276) on an IFR flight to London, ON (CYXU), on a visual approach to Runway 09, confirmed that the PAPI was out of alignment, showing "white-red-white". Airport maintenance notified. Field electrician will inspect on Oct 13th. PAPI turned off.

An ITPS (Canada) Ltd. Aero Vodochody L39C (C-GFNO/ST42) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) landed on Runway 27 and informed the tower that they had a brake failure. The aircraft was unable to exit the active runway. Company advised.
UPDATE: Aviation Incident Report #16825: While executing a normal landing in VFR conditions, an ITPS (Canada) Ltd. Aero Vodochody L39C (C-GFNO/ST42) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) experienced a failure of the normal braking system. Emergency braking was used to bring the aircraft to a full stop. The aircraft was shut down and maintenance (MTC) crews were called to tow the aircraft back to the hangar. Maintenance is inspecting the brake system.

A privately registered, amateur-built Vans RV 8A, on a flight to London, ON (CYXU), squawked 7600 and entered the CYXU control zone. Intermittent two-way radio contact was established when the aircraft was 2 miles East. The aircraft was cleared to land on Runway 15. Impact to operations: two aircraft, a Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GEVD) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU), and a Diamond Flight Centre London Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GDFJ) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU), were instructed to remain clear of the control zone until the situation was resolved.

Air traffic control (ATC) at London, ON (CYXU) was not operating as per published hours. Service was unavailable on October 15th from 1020Z to 1215Z, and from October 15th at 1840Z until October 16th at 0245Z.

An AFS Aerial Photography Inc. Cessna 152 (C-GQOP) from London, ON (CYXU) to London, ON (CYXU) departed and returned to CYXU without a working transponder. No impact on operations.

A Sky Regional Embraer ERJ 170-200 SU (SKV7724) from Houston, TX (KIAH) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) and a WestJet Encore Ltd. de Havilland DHC-8-402 (WEN3516) from London, ON (CYXU) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) reported hearing an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal in the vicinity of London, ON (CYXU). The London flight information centre (FIC) was informed by the pilot of a privately registered Cessna 177B that they had accidentally activated the aircrafts ELT at St. Thomas, ON (CYQS). No operational impact.

The London, ON (CYXU) tower opened at 1027Z.

At London, ON (CYXU), the air traffic control (ATC) unit was not operating as per published hours. Service was unavailable on October 14, 2020 from 1020Z until 1215Z, and on October 15, 2020 from 0000Z till 0245Z.

Delayed entry as a result of NAV CANADA safety and evaluation quality assurance (QA) review: The air traffic control (ATC) unit at London, ON (CYXU) was not operating as per published hours; service was unavailable on September 13, 2020 from 1020Z until 1200Z, and on September 14, 2020 from 0000Z until 0245Z.

A St. Catharines Flying Club Piper PA-28-161 (C-GNOP) on a VFR flight from St. Catharines/Niagara, ON (CYSN) to London, ON (CYXU) requested a simulated instrument landing system (ILS) approach to Runway 15. After two attempts, it was suspected that the pilot lacked the required knowledge or proficiency for an ILS approach. When queried, the pilot replied "it was simulation". The tower instructed the pilot to abandon the approach and continue visually for a touch-and-go on Runway 15, which was completed without incident. No impact on operations.

A Diamond Flight Centre London Inc. Diamond DA 20-C1 (C-GDFP) was conducting a VFR flight in the circuit pattern for Runway 33 at London, ON (CYXU). At 1339Z, C-GDFP was issued a landing clearance. C-GDFP landed on Runway 33, then was observed briefly stopping on Runway 33. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft began a takeoff roll and became airborne. No operational impact.

The pilot of an American, corporately registered Diamond DA-42 (N460TS) on a transborder VFR flight from St Clair County Intl, MI (KPHN) to London, ON (CYXU) called to close their flight plan. There was a proposed flight plan in the system, but it had not been activated by the U.S. flight service station (FSS). The pilot stated they had asked for an "Automatic Open."

At 1530Z, the London, ON (CYXU) Flight Information Centre (FIC) received a proposed flight plan (FP) from Leidos for a Great Lakes Helicopter Airbus EC130 T2 (C-GXYZ) on a transborder flight from Indiana County, PA (KIDI) to Hamilton, ON (CYHM). The CYXU FIC did not receive a departure (DEP) message or any other communication that the pilot had departed. At 1706Z, the CYHM tower called CYXU to report the arrival of the aircraft. When queried, Leidos told the CYXU FIC that the pilot had filed the FP at 1330Z, but did not activate it.

A Campione Aviation Ltd. Beech A36 (C-FEUW) on a VFR flight from Collingwood, ON (CNY3) to London, ON (CYXU) was instructed to descend not below 2500. The aircraft was observed on the NAV CANADA Auxiliary Radar Display System (NARDS) descending out of 2300 without clearance. No impact.

An Air Canada Boeing 787-9 (ACA793) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) to Los Angeles Intl, CA (KLAX) reported a possible bird strike on the runway. The aircraft reported the strike when they were 3 miles off the end of the runway. A Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-301 (JZA8653) from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) to London, ON (CYXU) waited in position until the runway was inspected.