Incident at OTTAWA / MACDONALD-CARTIER INTL ON (CYOW)
Summary
1995-10-21: An E.L.T. signal was recieved on 121.5 in the Ottawa Terminal Control Unit, Tower and by aircraft in the vicinity of the airport. A report was passed to Trenton RCC and the tower started action to determine the origin of the signal. Due to the strength and harmonic splash-over on 243.0, it appeared that the signal was originating from somewhere at the airport. This information was also passed to Trenton RCC. It was subsequently discovered that the E.L.T. source was an Air Ontario Dash-8 parked at the military ramp. Action was taken to have a company official turn off the device. This was done and Trenton RCC was advised. Ops. impact -- none.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1995O0513 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1995-10-21 - 01:35 |
| Day or Night? | |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | |
| Aerodrome ID | CYOW |
| Aerodrome Name | OTTAWA / MACDONALD-CARTIER INTL ON (CYOW) |
| Geographic Location | Ontario, Canada, North America, Ontario Region, Ottawa (M-CIA) |
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| Categories | Other |
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Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | |
| Operator | AIR ONTARIO |
| Make |
DEHAVILLAND |
| Model | DHC 8 |
| Year Built | |
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| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
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| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Unknown |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Other operational incident |