newfbc

Crazy missed approach at YYT this morning on WS 3422 ... we did make it on the 2nd attempt.. eek!

Ron.

james dean

While a missed approach can be somewhat disconcerting...Ie/ the power comes up the gear retracts, the flaps retract and your wondering in the back..what the h*ll, its a perfectly normal procedure and a procedure expected to be executed due to umpteen reasons, loss of visual contact, unstable approach, wind shear and on and on. Not that long ago going into YYZ in a763 right at the last moment before touchdown we went around. The crew is busy but when they had time said the airplane ahead of them didn't clear the runway fast enough...so around they went..I noticed everyone was looking at the FA's to see what their facial expression was..LOL

tcook052

http://www.msn.com/en-ca/travel/news...UQk&ocid=ientp

A Vancouver man faces several charges after an alleged incident on a WestJet flight that took off from Toronto's Pearson airport Friday.

Peel Regional Police, who are responsible for the airport, say Flight 709 bound for Vancouver had to return to Pearson shortly after takeoff because of mechanical issues.

Police say during the return a passenger allegedly became unruly and assaulted a flight attendant and also caused minor internal damage to the plane's bathroom.

jaysona

http://avherald.com/h?article=4ac885ec&opt=0

By Simon Hradecky, created Friday, Aug 4th 2017 19:54Z, last updated Friday, Aug 4th 2017 19:54Z

A Westjet Boeing 737-800, registration C-FWSE performing flight WS-658 from Calgary,AB to Toronto,ON (Canada) with 158 passengers and 6 crew, was enroute at FL370 about 40nm southeast of Winnipeg,MB (Canada) when the crew smelled electrical fumes and observed smoke originating from the audio panel #2 . The crew diverted the aircraft to Winnipeg where the aircraft landed safely about 20 minutes later.

The Canadian TSB reported maintenance replaced the #2 audio panel.

jaysona

http://avherald.com/h?article=4adae717&opt=0

By Simon Hradecky, created Wednesday, Aug 30th 2017 20:53Z, last updated Wednesday, Aug 30th 2017 20:53Z

A Westjet Boeing 767-300, registration C-GOGN performing flight WS-1 from Calgary,AB (Canada) to London Gatwick,EN (UK) with 274 people on board, was climbing out of Calgary when the crew received a number of EICAS messages and observed an airspeed disagree. The crew stopped the climb at 7000 feet, worked all related checklists and entered a hold for about 2 hours to burn off fuel. The aircraft returned to Calgary for a safe landing about 2:20 hours after departure.

The Canadian TSB reported maintenance discovered a pitot line had disconnected from the right hand air data computer. The line was re-attached and the aircraft returned to service.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/W...050Z/CYYC/EGKK

YYCguy

YYCguy

274 people...that bird was full to the gills! 262 guests+2 pilots+7 cabin crew...must have additional employees riding in the extra FA jump seat and the two extra jump seats in the flight deck to equal 274 people!

rehoult

WS uses 2 pilots on that route? No wonder they've got union reps crawling everywhere.

jaysona

http://avherald.com/h?article=4aeff1ac&opt=0

By Simon Hradecky, created Thursday, Sep 28th 2017 19:55Z, last updated Thursday, Sep 28th 2017 19:59Z

A Westjet Encore de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-FQWE performing flight WS-3304 from Nanaimo,BC to Calgary,AB (Canada) with 76 passengers and 4 crew, was descending through 15,000 feet towards Calgary about 38nm southwest of Calgary when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence causing the autopilot to disconnect. The captain, so far pilot monitoring, took control of the aircraft and returned the aircraft to stable flight, then returned the controls to the first officer. A short time later the lead flight attendant contacted the flight deck via the emergency call and reported both flight attendants were injured, the #2 flight attendants had received a serious injury and was unable to continue duties. The flight crew requested medical services to meet the aircraft on arrival. The lead flight attendant prepared the cabin for landing and briefed passengers for the emergency operation of the doors. The aircraft landed without further incident and taxied to the gate, where ambulances and medics awaited the aircraft.

The Canadian TSB reported there were no injuries to the passengers and no damage to the aircraft. The occurrence was rated an accident, no investigation was opened.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/W...300Z/CYCD/CYYC

Metars:
CYYC 181700Z 19007KT 15SM FEW050 FEW100 BKN170 BKN220 14/00 A2954 RMK SC1AC2AC3CI2 SC TR HZ SLP012 DENSITY ALT 4800FT=
CYYC 181600Z 16005KT 10SM FEW045 FEW100 BKN180 BKN220 11/01 A2954 RMK SC1AC2AC3CI2 SC TR HZ SLP020 DENSITY ALT 4400FT=
CYYC 181500Z 24002KT 20SM FEW040 BKN180 BKN220 11/M00 A2954 RMK SC1AC5CI2 SC TR SLP015 DENSITY ALT 4500FT=
CYYC 181400Z 21004KT 15SM FEW045 SCT150 BKN210 09/00 A2955 RMK SC1AC2CI4 SLP018 DENSITY ALT 4200FT=
CYYC 181300Z 00000KT 10SM BKN180 OVC230 09/M00 A2956 RMK AC6CI2 SLP019 DENSITY ALT 4200FT=
CYYC 181200Z 22005KT 15SM FEW110 FEW180 BKN250 09/M00 A2956 RMK AC1AC1CI6 AC TR AC TR SLP017 DENSITY ALT 4200FT=
CYYC 181100Z 25004KT 220V290 15SM BKN110 11/M01 A2957 RMK AC6 SLP015 DENSITY ALT 4500FT=

jaysona

http://avherald.com/h?article=4af0a5e9&opt=0

By Simon Hradecky, created Friday, Sep 29th 2017 19:31Z, last updated Friday, Sep 29th 2017 19:31Z

A Westjet Boeing 737-700, registration C-FIWJ performing flight WS-157 from Edmonton,AB to Abbottsford,BC (Canada) with 95 passengers and 5 crew, was climbing out of Edmonton's runway 30 when the crew noticed problems with the pitch control. The crew subsequently received a MASTER CAUTION indicating SPEED TRIM FAIL. The crew continued using the manual trim, worked the related checklists, decided to return to Edmonton and stopped the climb at 11,500 feet. The aircraft landed safely back in Edmonton about 40 minutes after departure.

The Canadian TSB reported maintenance replaced the stabilizer trim motor.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/W...800Z/CYEG/CYXX

smallmj

Saw this on CBC this morning:

Smoke-filled WestJet plane undergoes emergency evacuation in Nanaimo, B.C. - British Columbia - CBC News

Sounds a bit nerve racking. I'm glad everyone's OK. Article has praise for FA's conducting orderly evacuation.

jaysona

Any particular reason why you didn't post this in the master incidents thread?

tracon

"..... No masks dropped down and they just told us to breathe through our clothes."

Because DH8's don't have masks.

Wouldn't want more O2 added to the situation anyways.

jaysona

Yes, I noticed that comment as well. Can't expect the general sheeple to have any clue about the aircraft type they are flying in....

smallmj

I don't recall seeing one in the WS forum, since I don't spend as much time here. I know there is one for AC. Mods, feel free to move as necessary.