WS flight incident master thread
Jan 10, 2013, 12:43 pm
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Mar 2, 2014, 10:48 am
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Westjet Encore DH8D near Winnipeg on Feb 10th 2014, nose gear steering problem
http://avherald.com/h?article=46ff77ec
A Westjet Encore de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-GWEO performing flight WS-3268 from Regina,SK to Winnipeg,MB (Canada) with 37 people on board, was enroute when the crew received a nose gear steering fault indication. The flight was continued to Winnipeg, the crew requested emergency services on standby as precaution for the landing. The aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate.
A Westjet Encore de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-GWEO performing flight WS-3268 from Regina,SK to Winnipeg,MB (Canada) with 37 people on board, was enroute when the crew received a nose gear steering fault indication. The flight was continued to Winnipeg, the crew requested emergency services on standby as precaution for the landing. The aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate.
Mar 6, 2014, 7:22 am
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Incident: Westjet B737 at Montego Bay on Mar 1st 2014, fumes in cockpit and cabin
By Simon Hradecky, created Wednesday, Mar 5th 2014 23:20Z, last updated Wednesday, Mar 5th 2014 23:20Z
A Westjet Boeing 737-700, registration C-FWSX performing flight WS-2432 from Winnipeg,MB (Canada) to Montego Bay (Jamaica) with 102 people on board, was descending towards Montego Bay when the crew noticed strong fumes in cockpit and cabin. The crew worked the relevant checklists after which the fumes dissipated. The aircraft continued for a safe landing at Montego Bay.
The return flight WS-2433 was postponed to the next day, the incident aircraft reached Winnipeg with a delay of 22 hours.
The Canadian TSB reported (erroneously identifying the occurrence date as Mar 4th) that the crew did not declare emergency because being number one on the approach already. After working the checklists the fumes dissipated. After landing maintenance was unable to re-produce the problem. No further evidence of fumes was found, all systems operated normally, hydraulic and oil quantities were all found at serviceable levels.
By Simon Hradecky, created Wednesday, Mar 5th 2014 23:20Z, last updated Wednesday, Mar 5th 2014 23:20Z
A Westjet Boeing 737-700, registration C-FWSX performing flight WS-2432 from Winnipeg,MB (Canada) to Montego Bay (Jamaica) with 102 people on board, was descending towards Montego Bay when the crew noticed strong fumes in cockpit and cabin. The crew worked the relevant checklists after which the fumes dissipated. The aircraft continued for a safe landing at Montego Bay.
The return flight WS-2433 was postponed to the next day, the incident aircraft reached Winnipeg with a delay of 22 hours.
The Canadian TSB reported (erroneously identifying the occurrence date as Mar 4th) that the crew did not declare emergency because being number one on the approach already. After working the checklists the fumes dissipated. After landing maintenance was unable to re-produce the problem. No further evidence of fumes was found, all systems operated normally, hydraulic and oil quantities were all found at serviceable levels.
Mar 22, 2014, 5:30 am
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Incident: Westjet B737 at Toronto on Mar 16th 2014, flaps problem, minimum fuel
By Simon Hradecky, created Friday, Mar 21st 2014 21:17Z, last updated Friday, Mar 21st 2014 21:17Z
A Westjet Boeing 737-700, registration C-GRWS performing flight WS-1233 from Fort Lauderdale,FL (USA) to Toronto,ON (Canada) with 143 people on board, was on approach to Toronto's runway 06R when the crew initiated a go around reporting flaps problems. The aircraft entered a holding for about 20 minutes, then declared emergency and minimum fuel. The aircraft landed safely on runway 05 about 15 minutes after declaring emergency.
The Canadian TSB reported the crew received a flaps indication and entered a hold to work the checklists. They determined the indication was due to a trailing edge flaps disagree and declared emergency and minimum fuel. The aircraft landed safely with flaps at position 15 degrees, 3200lbs (1452kg) of fuel were remaining on board after landing. Maintenance found no faults with the flaps agreeing with all selections along the range of movement and returned the aircraft to service.
By Simon Hradecky, created Friday, Mar 21st 2014 21:17Z, last updated Friday, Mar 21st 2014 21:17Z
A Westjet Boeing 737-700, registration C-GRWS performing flight WS-1233 from Fort Lauderdale,FL (USA) to Toronto,ON (Canada) with 143 people on board, was on approach to Toronto's runway 06R when the crew initiated a go around reporting flaps problems. The aircraft entered a holding for about 20 minutes, then declared emergency and minimum fuel. The aircraft landed safely on runway 05 about 15 minutes after declaring emergency.
The Canadian TSB reported the crew received a flaps indication and entered a hold to work the checklists. They determined the indication was due to a trailing edge flaps disagree and declared emergency and minimum fuel. The aircraft landed safely with flaps at position 15 degrees, 3200lbs (1452kg) of fuel were remaining on board after landing. Maintenance found no faults with the flaps agreeing with all selections along the range of movement and returned the aircraft to service.
Mar 26, 2014, 6:41 am
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Incident: Westjet B737 near Winnipeg on Mar 21st 2014, smoke in cabin
By Simon Hradecky, created Tuesday, Mar 25th 2014 21:59Z, last updated Tuesday, Mar 25th 2014 21:59Z
A Westjet Boeing 737-700, registration C-GRWS performing flight WS-655 from Toronto,ON to Calgary,AB (Canada) with 109 passengers and 5 crew, was enroute at FL380 near Winnipeg,MB (Canada) when the crew reported a burning odour and smoke in the cabin. The crew shut down the cabin utility power after which smoke and odour subsided. The crew continued the flight to Calgary for a safe landing.
The Canadian TSB reported a recirculation fan was reported failed.
By Simon Hradecky, created Tuesday, Mar 25th 2014 21:59Z, last updated Tuesday, Mar 25th 2014 21:59Z
A Westjet Boeing 737-700, registration C-GRWS performing flight WS-655 from Toronto,ON to Calgary,AB (Canada) with 109 passengers and 5 crew, was enroute at FL380 near Winnipeg,MB (Canada) when the crew reported a burning odour and smoke in the cabin. The crew shut down the cabin utility power after which smoke and odour subsided. The crew continued the flight to Calgary for a safe landing.
The Canadian TSB reported a recirculation fan was reported failed.
Mar 28, 2014, 9:33 pm
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Incident: Westjet B737 at Toronto on Mar 16th 2014, flaps problem, minimum fuel
By Simon Hradecky, created Friday, Mar 21st 2014 21:17Z, last updated Friday, Mar 21st 2014 21:17Z
A Westjet Boeing 737-700, registration C-GRWS performing flight WS-1233 from Fort Lauderdale,FL (USA) to Toronto,ON (Canada) with 143 people on board, ...
By Simon Hradecky, created Friday, Mar 21st 2014 21:17Z, last updated Friday, Mar 21st 2014 21:17Z
A Westjet Boeing 737-700, registration C-GRWS performing flight WS-1233 from Fort Lauderdale,FL (USA) to Toronto,ON (Canada) with 143 people on board, ...
Apr 1, 2014, 4:05 pm
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We had that going into YYJ once. Just short of the piano keys the pilot abruptly pulled up, hit the gas and brought up the gear as we accelerated for a go-around. The announcement that followed was classic ... "We apologize for that ladies and gentlemen, but due to some unexpected traffic on the runway we'll go around and try that approach again. And while we're doing that, a former student at the Victoria Flying Club will be changing into a clean pair of pants." Cracked up the entire plane.
Apr 10, 2014, 4:21 am
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Incident: Westjet Encore DH8D at Calgary on Apr 3rd 2014, runway incursion
By Simon Hradecky, created Wednesday, Apr 9th 2014 21:20Z, last updated Wednesday, Apr 9th 2014 21:20Z
A Westjet Encore de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-FHEN performing flight WEN-3259 from Edmonton,AB to Calgary,AB (Canada) with 80 people on board, had landed on Calgary's runway 17R and vacated the runway via taxiway C2. The aircraft was cleared to taxi to the apron via taxiway C, hold short of runway 11.
A United Boeing 737-800, registration N37273 performing flight UA-1719 from Houston,TX (USA) to Calgary,AB (Canada), landed on Calgary's runway 11.
The Canadian TSB reported that the ground controller observed the Dash approaching runway 11 and issued a STOP instruction. The Dash 8 stopped and came to a stand still 20 feet past the hold short line just in the moment when UA-1719 touched down on runway 11.
By Simon Hradecky, created Wednesday, Apr 9th 2014 21:20Z, last updated Wednesday, Apr 9th 2014 21:20Z
A Westjet Encore de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-FHEN performing flight WEN-3259 from Edmonton,AB to Calgary,AB (Canada) with 80 people on board, had landed on Calgary's runway 17R and vacated the runway via taxiway C2. The aircraft was cleared to taxi to the apron via taxiway C, hold short of runway 11.
A United Boeing 737-800, registration N37273 performing flight UA-1719 from Houston,TX (USA) to Calgary,AB (Canada), landed on Calgary's runway 11.
The Canadian TSB reported that the ground controller observed the Dash approaching runway 11 and issued a STOP instruction. The Dash 8 stopped and came to a stand still 20 feet past the hold short line just in the moment when UA-1719 touched down on runway 11.
Oct 25, 2014, 3:52 pm
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There is currently an incident at YLW involving a Westjet plane. From what I read, a WS plane landed earlier today, then departed for another location. A threat was then identified, and the plane had to turn back.
http://globalnews.ca/news/1635529/ke...for-emergency/
http://globalnews.ca/news/1635529/ke...for-emergency/
Feb 16, 2015, 10:29 am
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A Westjet Boeing 737-700, registration C-GWJO performing flight WS-1232 from Toronto,ON (Canada) to Fort Lauderdale,FL (USA) with 127 people on board, had been cleared for takeoff from Toronto's runway 24L but lined up runway 24R and initiated the takeoff run. The Tower Controller detected the aircraft on takeoff run at that point, checked the situation and found no conflicting traffic and instructed the aircraft to continue takeoff. The aircraft became safely airborne on runway 24R and continued to Fort Lauderdale for a safe landing.
On Feb 16th 2015 Canada's TSB made the occurrence known and reported tower controller observed the aircraft accelerating for takeof from runway 24R instead of cleared 24L. There was no conflicting traffic or risk of collision, the controller therefore instructed the aircraft to continue takeoff. The operator is investigating the occurrence. (The Aviation herald)
On Feb 16th 2015 Canada's TSB made the occurrence known and reported tower controller observed the aircraft accelerating for takeof from runway 24R instead of cleared 24L. There was no conflicting traffic or risk of collision, the controller therefore instructed the aircraft to continue takeoff. The operator is investigating the occurrence. (The Aviation herald)
Feb 24, 2015, 6:19 pm
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Accident: Westjet B737 enroute on Feb 12th 2015, turbulence injures passenger
http://avherald.com/h?article=48215485&opt=0
By Simon Hradecky, created Friday, Feb 20th 2015 21:42Z, last updated Friday, Feb 20th 2015 21:42Z
A Westjet Boeing 737-700, registration C-FKIW performing flight WS-2165 from Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) to Kelowna,BC (Canada) with 126 people on board, was enroute at FL360 about 370nm south of Phoenix,AZ (USA), still in Mexican Airspace, when the aircraft encountered turbulence causing an injury to a passenger. The aircraft descended to FL320 and continued the flight to Kelowna for a landing without further incident.
Canada's TSB reported the passenger received minor injuries when the aircraft encountered turbulence enroute at FL360.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/W...320Z/MMPR/CYLW
By Simon Hradecky, created Friday, Feb 20th 2015 21:42Z, last updated Friday, Feb 20th 2015 21:42Z
A Westjet Boeing 737-700, registration C-FKIW performing flight WS-2165 from Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) to Kelowna,BC (Canada) with 126 people on board, was enroute at FL360 about 370nm south of Phoenix,AZ (USA), still in Mexican Airspace, when the aircraft encountered turbulence causing an injury to a passenger. The aircraft descended to FL320 and continued the flight to Kelowna for a landing without further incident.
Canada's TSB reported the passenger received minor injuries when the aircraft encountered turbulence enroute at FL360.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/W...320Z/MMPR/CYLW
Feb 27, 2015, 6:44 pm
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Incident: Westjet B737 ner Myrtle Beach on Feb 14th 2015, cabin pressure problem
http://avherald.com/h?article=4826df30&opt=0
By Simon Hradecky, created Friday, Feb 27th 2015 21:40Z, last updated Friday, Feb 27th 2015 21:40Z
A Westjet Airlines Boeing 737-700, registration C-FIWS performing flight WS-1166 from Toronto,ON (Canada) to Orlando,FL (USA), was enroute at FL380 about 230nm north of Myrtle Beach,SC (USA) when the crew received indication that the automatic cabin pressurization had failed. The crew worked the related checklists and switched the cabin pressure to manual control, but noticed that the cabin altitude was climbing. The crew donned their oxygen masks, descended the aircraft to 10,000 feet and diverted to Myrtle Beach for a safe landing.
On Feb 27th 2015 Canada's TSB reported that a water line above the outflow valve was leaking causing the valve to freeze and malfunction in both automatic and manual mode.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/W...144Z/CYYZ/KMCO
By Simon Hradecky, created Friday, Feb 27th 2015 21:40Z, last updated Friday, Feb 27th 2015 21:40Z
A Westjet Airlines Boeing 737-700, registration C-FIWS performing flight WS-1166 from Toronto,ON (Canada) to Orlando,FL (USA), was enroute at FL380 about 230nm north of Myrtle Beach,SC (USA) when the crew received indication that the automatic cabin pressurization had failed. The crew worked the related checklists and switched the cabin pressure to manual control, but noticed that the cabin altitude was climbing. The crew donned their oxygen masks, descended the aircraft to 10,000 feet and diverted to Myrtle Beach for a safe landing.
On Feb 27th 2015 Canada's TSB reported that a water line above the outflow valve was leaking causing the valve to freeze and malfunction in both automatic and manual mode.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/W...144Z/CYYZ/KMCO