Incident at FREDERICTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Aerodrome - other)
Summary
2010-08-31: Fredericton tower was advised by C-FMPH, a helicopter on the apron that he could see some balloons launch from the apron heading eastbound. Tower was not aware of the balloon release. C-GMMX DA20 local flight, was right downwind Runway 33 and was issued a 360 degree turn to ensure separation from the balloons. The balloons eventually disappeared to the east of the airport. Nil TSB
Details
| CADORS Number | 2010A0894 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | NAV CANADA |
| Occurred At | 2010-08-28 - 19:14 |
| Day or Night? | Day-time |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Aerodrome ID | CYFC |
| Aerodrome Name | FREDERICTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
| Geographic Location | New Brunswick, Canada, North America, Atlantic Region, Fredericton (CYFC) |
| TSB Occurrence Number | |
| TSB Class of Investigation | |
| AOR Number | 123671-V1 |
| Reported By | NAV CANADA |
| Categories | Aerodrome |
| Events | Aerodrome - other |