A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 (UAL56) from Paris, France (LFPG) to Newark, NJ (KEWR) and an Air Canada Boeing 787-9 (ACA879) from Zurich, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) had less than required separation after air traffic control (ATC) issued a climb clearance to UAL56.
TSB #A19Q0054: N788UA, a United Airlines Boeing 777-200, was on instrument flight rules (IFR) flight UAL56 from Paris/Charles de Gaulle, France (LFPG) to Newark/Liberty Intl, NJ (KEWR). C-FRTU, an Air Canada Boeing 787-9, was on instrument flight rules (IFR) flight ACA879 from Zürich-Kloten, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ). UAL56 was level at FL360, while ACA879 was also level at FL380. The two aircraft followed headings that were similar, but divergent. Approximately 30 NM southwest of Sept-Îles, QC (CYZV), UAL56 was cleared to climb to FL380. There was a loss of separation when UAL56 established itself at FL380 and the horizontal distance between the 2 aircraft was reduced to 8.8 NM. The required separation was 10 NM horizontally, or 1 000 ft vertically.

An Air Canada Airbus A330-343 (C-GFUR/ACA879) from Zurich, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) declared a medical emergency for a passenger.

An American Airlines Airbus A319 (N70020/AAL2676) on a flight from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) to Miami Intl, FL (KMIA) taxied past the hold line for Runway 23 on Taxiway Quebec. Two aircraft on final approach, an Air Transat Airbus A310-304 (C-GTSW/TSC60) on a flight from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl, QC (CYUL) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) and an Air Canada Boeing 787-9 (C-FGHZ/ACA879) on a flight from Zurich Intl, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) were sent around and AAL2676 subsequently departed without further incident. Transportation Safety Board (TSB) advised.

The tower initiated an overshoot to an Air Canada Boeing 787-9 (ACA879) on a flight from Zurich, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) due to spacing on final with an American Airlines Airbus A319 (AAL2676) on a flight from Miami Intl, FL (KMIA) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) landing ahead. ACA879 returned to land safely. No impact to operations.

A Jazz de Havilland DHC-8-301 (JZA8295) on a flight from Pittsburgh Intl, PA (KPIT) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) encountered wake turbulence following 6NM behind a an Air Canada Boeing 787-9 (ACA879) on a flight from Zurich Intl, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) on final Runway 23. No impact to operations, the flight landed safely.

The sector notified the shift manager that an Air Canada Airbus A330-300 (ACA879) from Zurich, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto/Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) had reported a passenger-related medical emergency on-board. The tower and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC) were notified. ACA879 landed on Runway 24R at 1754Z and taxied to the gate without further incident.

An Air Canada Airbus A330-343 (C-GFAH/ACA879) from Zurich, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto/Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) initiated a missed approach for Runway 24R due to wind shear. ACA879 landed on Runway 23 at 1754Z without incident. No impact to operations.

TSB #A19F0111: C-FVLU, a Boeing 787-9 aircraft operated by Air Canada, was conducting flight ACA879 from Zurich-Kloten (LSZH), Switzerland to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl (CYYZ), ON with 11 crew members and 175 passengers on board. Shortly after the departure from LSZH, the flight crew received a C1 Hydraulic Pressure message, followed a Generator Control L1 EICAS message, which caused the associated generator to trip offline. The flight crew declared a PAN PAN and, after executing the checklist, the system successfully returned online. The flight crew cancelled the emergency, and continued to destination without further incident.

An Air Canada Airbus A330-300 (ACA879) on a flight from Zurich, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Int'l, ON (CYYZ) flew a route that was inconsistent with the flight plan information received. The pilot did not have the same information as Air Traffic Control (ATC). No impact to operations.

An Air Canada Airbus A330-343 (C-GFAF/ACA879) from Zurich, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto/Pearson, ON (CYYZ) initiated an overshoot to CYYZ Runway 05 due to an unstable approach and still being on terminal frequency. A Jazz Aviation de Havilland DHC-8-402 (JZA8936) was given takeoff clearance before a 2 minute wake turbulence delay. ACA879 landed on Runway 05 at 1738Z without incident.

An Air Canada Boeing 787-9 (C-FVNB/ACA879) form Zurich, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) declared a medical emergency and diverted to Moncton/Romeo Leblanc Intl, NB (CYQM).

An Air Canada Boeing 777-300 (ACA879) from Zurich, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International, ON (CYYZ) was authorized for and correctly read back a clearance to descend to F340. A few moments later, an Air China Ltd. Boeing 787-9 (B1466/CCA879) from Beijing Capital International, China (ZBAA) to Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, QC (CYUL) was observed descending through FL350 for FL340. When questioned, CCA879 thought the authorization was intended for them. No operational impact.

UPDATE: TSB Report#A17F0235: C-GFAH, an Airbus 330-300 aircraft operated by Air Canada, was conducting flight ACA879 from Zürich-Kloten, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson Intl, ON (CYYZ) with 11 crew members and 240 passengers on board. During cruise flight, one of the cabin crew members became ill and was unable to continue duties. Positions were reassigned among the other cabin crew members for the remainder of the flight.
An Air Canada Airbus A330-300 (ACA870) on a flight from Zurich, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson, ON (CYYZ) declared a medical emergency onboard. Emergency services arranged by Air Canada. The aircraft landed Runway 15L without incident at 1619Z. No operational impact.

An Air Canada Boeing 787-8 (ACA879) from Zürich, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto, ON (CYYZ) while at 3900ft reported wake turbulence while following a Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 777 200 (PIA781) from Rawalpindi, Pakistan (OPRN) to Toronto, ON (CYYZ) by 5nm. No operational impact.

A Jazz de Havilland DHC 8 102 (JZA8037) from Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT) to Toronto, ON (CYYZ) reported wake turbulence 8 miles behind an Air Canada Boeing 787-8 (ACA879) from Zurich, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto, ON (CYYZ) in the downwind for Runway 15L. Aircraft landed no further incident.

An Air Canada Boeing 767 300 (ACA879) from Zurich (LSZH) to Toronto, ON (CYYZ) was instructed to overshoot runway 24R as an Air Canada Embraer E190 (ACA712) from Toronto, ON (CYYZ) to LaGuardia, NY (KLGA) was still on take-off roll. Previous arrival, an Air Transat Airbus A330-200 (TSC423) from London/ Gatwick (EGKK) to Toronto, ON (CYYZ) was slow to exit at the end.

Westbound Air France (AFR342) at FL330 reported intermittent ELT signal at position 4714.3N 04833.9W at 1318Z. Air Canada (ACA879) westbound at FL360 reported one occurrence in same vicinity. All aircraft accounted for. Operators in the area; Cougar Helicopters and Hibernia Oil Platform advised to maintain a listening watch. JRCC Halifax advised.

The Air Canada Boeing 777-200LR aircraft (operating as flight ACA034) was concluding a scheduled IFR flight from Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) to Toronto (LBPIA) (CYYZ). The Air Canada Airbus A-330-300 aircraft (operating as flight ACA879) had just landed after a scheduled IFR flight from (LSZH) to Toronto (LBPIA) (CYYZ). The Air Canada Airbus A-320 aircraft (operating as flight ACA161) was ready to depart on a scheduled IFR flight from Toronto (LBPIA) (CYYZ) to Vancouver International Airport (CYVR). NAV CANADA staff at Toronto Tower advised that the ACA034 flight crew was instructed to overshoot their approach to runway 05. The previous arrival (ACA879) had rolled out longer than expected (to taxiway BRAVO) with ACA161 waiting in position on runway 05 for departure. Ops. impact -- none.

The Air Canada Airbus A-330-300 aircraft (operating as flight ACA879) was concluding a scheduled IFR flight from Zurich (Kloten) International Airport, Switzerland (LSZH). NAV CANADA staff at Toronto Tower reported that at 2032Z, the flight crew initiated an overshoot of their approach to runway 23 due to a wind shear alert. Ops. impact -- unknown.

The crew of ACA879, a Boeing 767 operated by Air Canada, reported having heard two distress calls (MAYDAY) at 30-second intervals south of Bagotville (YGB). The origin of the calls is still unknown. The Trenton rescue co-ordination centre (TR RCC) was notified.

The Air Canada Boeing 767-300 series aircraft (operating as flight ACA879) was concluding a scheduled IFR flight from Zürich (Kloten) International Airport, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto (LBPIA) (CYYZ). The flight crew reported that a birdstrike had occurred during the landing at Toronto (LBPIA), however, a subsequent runway inspection did not find any evidence of one. Ops. impact -- unknown.

The Air Canada Boeing 767 aircraft (operating as flight ACA879) was on a scheduled IFR flight from Zurich (Kloten) International Airport, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto (LBPIA) (CYYZ). The aircraft was over Ungava Bay (near 58º40'N 067º38'W) when the flight crew reported a medical emergency at 1620Z. Priority handling was provided and the aircraft landed on runway 24R at 1839Z. Ops. impact -- unknown.

The Air Canada Boeing 767 aircraft (operating as ACA879) Pilot reported a sick passenger, priority was given to the flight. AOR 80829 and AOR 80836 both the same incident

Initial information received from T.S.B. Initial Notification (#A07O0103): The Air Canada Boeing 767-375 aircraft (operating as flight number ACA879) was en-route from Zurich International Airport, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto (LBPIA) (CYYZ) when a Flight Attendant became ill and was unable to continue with their duties.

The Air Canada Boeing B-767-300 series aircraft (operating as ACA879) was concluding a scheduled IFR flight from Zurich Flughafen International Airport, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto (LBPIA) (CYYZ). The flight crew requested and received medical priority. The aircraft landed on runway 06L at 1543Z and was expedited to the gate. Ops. impact -- unknown.

The Air Canada Boeing 767-400 series aircraft (operating as ACA879) was nearing completion of a scheduled IFR flight from Zurich (Flughafen) International Airport, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto (LBPIA) (CYYZ). The flight crew requested medical priority after the aircraft was on the ground. The aircraft landed at 1546Z and was expedited to the gate. Ops. impact -- unknown.

The Air Canada Boeing 767-300 series aircraft (operating as ACA879) was on a scheduled IFR flight from Zurich (Flughafen) International Airport (Switzerland) (LSZH) to Toronto (LBPIA) (CYYZ). The flight crew declared a medical emergency at 1705Z. Priority handling was provided and the aircraft landed without incident on runway 23 at 1735Z. Emergency medical services were called out.

The Air Canada Airbus A-320 aircraft (operating as ACA609) was on a scheduled IFR flight from Ottawa (M-CIA) (CYOW) to Toronto (LBPIA) (CYYZ). The flight crew reported that a bird strike occurred during the landing on runway 05 at 1611Z. The runway was closed for an inspection and was re-opened at 1620 after the remains [species information not supplied] were removed. Ops. impact -- one (1) following aircraft (ACA879) was instructed to overshoot.

At 1611z an ELT report was made by the crew of Air Canada flight ACA879 over campbellford, Ontario at FL350 westbound. Trenton RCC notified 1648Z.

The Air Canada Boeing 767-300 series aircraft (operating as ACA879) was on a scheduled IFR flight from Zurich Flughafen International Airport, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto (LBPIA) (CYYZ). The flight crew reported a medical emergency while on approach to Toronto. The aircraft was given priority. Ops. impact -- unknown.

Follow-up information received from Maintenance & Manufacturing [2005/11/10]: A Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI) contacted the operator's Quality Assurance staff for more information on this occurrence. The CASI was advised that this incident was captured in the aircraft's Journey Log (Part 2) as item No. 462748. Maintenance staff found evidence of a single bird strike (granging blow) on the right underside of the leading edge near the boot. The aircraft was inspected IAW 05-51-25. There was no damage to the engines, landing gear or leading edge of the wing. The aircraft was returned to service.
The (Air Canada) Jazz Air Limited Partnership Bombardier Regional Jet aircraft (C-FDJZ, operating as JZA8641) was on a scheduled IFR flight from Newark (Liberty) International Airport, NJ (U.S.A.) (KEWR) to Toronto (LBPIA) (CYYZ). The flight crew reported flying through bird activity while landing on runway 24L. The runway was closed for an inspection and the remains of a dead bird [species not reported] were recovered. Ops. impact -- three (3) following arriving aircraft (ACA879, ACA709 and WJA448) had to overshoot (due to the runway closure).

Initial information from T.S.B. Initial Notification (#A05F0140): The Air Canada Boeing 767-233 aircraft (C-GDSS, operating as flight ACA879) was preparing to depart on a scheduled IFR flight from Zurich-Kloten International Airport, Switzerland (LSZH) to Toronto (LBPIA) (CYYZ). There was a fire in the aft galley oven while the aircraft was taxiing out. The cabin crew extinguished the fire with a halon extinguisher. The aircraft returned to the gate where Maintenance staff found grease around the heat source. The oven was deactivated and the aircraft returned to service.

Pilot reported striking birds on landing runway 23. At 1839Z runway inspection was complete, debris removed. One arrival over shot runway 23, 3-5 departures delayed.

Flight ACA879 from Zurich to (CYYZ) declared a medical emergency on board as it was passing Rivière-du-Loup (CYRI) and requested priority. Le vol ACA879 en provenance de Zurich et à destination de Toronto (CYYZ), passant Rivière-du-Loup (CYRI), a déclaré avoir une urgence médicale à bord et a demandé la priorité.

Boeing 767 enroute from Zurick to Toronto in the vicinity of Riviere-du-Loup declared medical emergency and requested priority. No further assistance was required.

ACA879 A340 enroute Zurich to Toronto diverted to Goose Bay due Passenger Medical Emergency. Flight later advised would be continuing to destination and requested a coroner on arrival. Nil TSB

ACA879 A340 initiated a climb from FL350 to FL360 without clearance. UAL971 was same direction traffic at FL360 aprx 10 miles in trail. Controller observed ACA879 in the climb and asked pilot for confirmation. Pilot did not respond but aircraft was observed descending to FL350. Report filed. TSB case closed.

Pilot advised of a hydraulic problem with smoke coming from the #1 engine. This was at the intersection of taxiways Charlie and Delta. Dual operation was in progress - went to off load 24R, land 24L. Back to normal by 2033Z. Ops. Impact -- required change of arrivals; some taxi delays.

Enroute from Zurich to Toronto, the pilot asked to be rerouted to Ottawa due to insufficient fuel to proceed to Toronto.

En-route from Zurich (Switzerland) to Toronto (LBPIA), the crew delared an emergency with suspected blown tires when the aircraft was 100 miles northeast of the airport. Closer in, the crew reported a no gear down indication on the left main landing gear. ERS were requested to stand by for the uneventful landing on runway 33 at 2049Z. Ops. impact -- a number of aircraft were held while ACA879 was given priority on approach and the runway configuration was changed. Damage -- left main tire blown; rest unknown.