News releases - 2013

News releases are listed in chronological order.

2013-12-13

Maintenance inspection a factor in 2012 Air Canada engine failure during take-off from Lester B. Pearson International Airport

2013-12-10

Defective blade caused November 2011 crash of a Bell 206L helicopter in Kapuskasing, Ontario

2013-12-03

Inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions led to fatal June 2012 loss of control and crash of a helicopter in Terrace, British Columbia

2013-12-02

Inappropriate use of radiotelephones may place vessels at increased risk of collision

2013-11-28

Engine failure caused August 2012 crash of a Bell 407 helicopter in Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador

2013-11-27

Reduced rate of climb and excess weight among causal factors in fatal 2012 air accident near Kelowna, British Columbia

2013-11-21

Operational pressures, adverse weather conditions, and lack of experience factored in January 2012 accident at North Spirit Lake, Ontario

2013-11-15

Transport Canada falls short in response to Board recommendations issued from VIA Rail Burlington accident investigation

2013-11-14

Improved assessments of river pilot performance and proficiency needed after a 2012 striking accident in the Port of Trois-Rivières

2013-11-13

Manually operated rail traffic control systems do not provide a robust defense barrier against unprotected overlap of authorities

2013-11-12

TSB investigation finds lack of flight control lock and gusty winds led to stuck elevator control that caused Beechcraft 1900 airplane to abort take off

2013-11-06

Complex mountain flying conditions caused an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall in July 2011 crash in Harrison Lake, British Columbia

2013-11-05

TSB Board concerned that runway overruns may continue if more is not done to understand uncommanded nosewheel steering events on Boeing aircraft

2013-10-31

Decision making and limited experience central factors in fatal 2011 air accident in Barrhaven, Ontario

2013-10-23

TSB calls for egress training and shoulder harnesses to improve survivability in floatplane accidents

2013-09-27

Spatial disorientation likely caused fatal 2011 helicopter crash

2013-09-26

Team recovers Canadian Coast Guard helicopter from the Arctic Ocean

2013-09-26

Spark from electrical switch likely ignited leaking natural gas in June 2012 valve enclosure fire near Wonowon, British Columbia

2013-09-24

Team locates sunken Canadian Coast Guard helicopter in Arctic

2013-09-24

Recurrent blackouts leading to loss of steering caused passenger ferry Beaumont Hamel to strike the wharf at Portugal Cove in May 2012

2013-09-20

Update on investigation into OC Transpo - VIA Rail collision in Ottawa

2013-09-18

TSB launches investigation into bus-train collision in Ottawa, Ontario

2013-09-18

Canadian Coast Guard to lead helicopter search and recovery operations with ArcticNet in support of TSB investigation in the Arctic

2013-09-12

Inadvertent descent of Cougar Helicopters Sikorsky S-92A highlights importance of maintaining hands-on flying proficiency when flying automated aircraft

2013-09-11

TSB calls on Canadian and U.S. regulators to ensure properties of dangerous goods are accurately determined and documented for safe transportation

2013-09-04

Misaligned switch led to inadvertent diversion of VIA Rail passenger train into a siding at Hegadorn, Quebec

2013-09-03

High winds major cause of July 2012 derailment in Poplar Point, Manitoba

2013-08-29

Failure to check winds affecting landing area caused fatal 2012 helicopter crash in Carcross, Yukon

2013-08-16

Additional tasks during single-pilot aerial inspection increased risk of loss of control in fatal 2012 Cessna crash in Claresholm, Alberta

2013-08-15

Fatal 2012 mid-air collision over St. Brieux, Saskatchewan, illustrates weakness of the see-and-avoid principle for VFR flight

2013-08-14

Transportation Safety Board of Canada releases investigation report into the June 2012 capsizing and death aboard a Royal Canadian Marine vessel in Sechelt Rapids, British Columbia

2013-08-09

Watchlist issue identified in May 2012 floatplane accident near Peachland, British Columbia

2013-08-08

Defences to avert mid-air collision failed in May 2012 accident near Warrenton, Virginia

2013-08-02

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau asks Transportation Safety Board of Canada to review ATSB investigative processes

2013-08-01

Lac-Mégantic update: On-site operations wrapping up, ongoing investigation remains a top priority

2013-07-31

Fatal October 2011 crash of King Air in Vancouver illustrates need for action to reduce risks of post-impact fires aboard small aircraft

2013-07-23

Flight experience a central factor to 2012 Kananaskis helicopter accident

2013-07-19

Main rotor contact with mountain likely cause of July 2011 helicopter crash near Stewart, British Columbia

2013-07-19

Lac-Mégantic update: Immediate safety issues identified

2013-07-18

Warning system helped pilots avoid mid-air collision

2013-07-17

Improper fuel management led to July 2011 fatal floatplane accident near La Tuque, Quebec

2013-07-12

Lac-Mégantic update

2013-07-04

Unsafe procedures caused February 2012 death on Katsheshuk II

2013-06-30

Transportation Safety Board of Canada launches investigation into fatal mid-air collision near Pemberton, British Columbia

2013-06-25

Many factors combined to cause the April 2012 derailment of Canadian Pacific freight train in Alberta

2013-06-21

Assignment of inexperienced pilot to high-risk spraying operations caused July 2012 helicopter accident in Angusville, Manitoba

2013-06-20

TSB Annual Report: insufficient action leaves Canadians at risk

2013-06-20

Identification mix-up led to loss of separation between aircraft at Vancouver International Airport in April 2011

2013-06-13

Fast approach, long landing and wet runway conditions were factors in June 2010 runway overrun of United Express Embraer 145 in Ottawa, Ontario

2013-06-11

TSB calls for fundamental changes in wake of 2012 VIA Rail crash near Burlington, Ontario

2013-06-10

Vessel stability, fisheries resource management, training, and unsafe work practices contributed to May 2012 prawn fishing vessel capsizing

2013-06-06

Unsafe practices left fishermen stranded for nine days off B.C. coast in May 2012

2013-06-04

Pre-existing defect a central factor in 2012 pipeline explosion in British Columbia

2013-05-29

Transportation Safety Board releases annual occurrence statistical summaries

2013-05-14

TSB calls for lightweight flight recording systems on small commercial aircraft

2013-05-13

Disrupted fuel flow likely led to July 2010 crash of fire-fighting helicopter in Lillooet, British Columbia

2013-05-09

TSB calls for swifter action on outstanding safety recommendations — especially in aviation

2013-04-25

Pilot fatigue and faster approach led to January 2012 runway overrun in Fort Nelson, British Columbia

2013-04-24

Insufficient brakes applied to cars placed in a siding led to January 2012 train collision near Hanlon, Alberta

2013-04-19

The TSB participates in a major air disaster exercise with Vancouver International Airport

2013-04-10

Defective brake components and faulty wheel sets must be identified in a timely manner

2013-04-09

Ineffective communication and a lack of teamwork contribute to November 2011 shipping accident

2013-03-26

Helicopter accident north of Sept-Îles in August 2010 demonstrates that precisely calculating take-off weight is critical for safety

2013-03-20

Marginal weather, cannabis use factors in fatal controlled flight into terrain accident near Lutsel K'e, Northwest Territories

2013-03-19

Transportation Safety Board investigates fatal accident in Antarctica involving Kenn Borek Air Ltd. Twin Otter

2013-03-14

Oil leak, high landing speed were factors in runway overrun during emergency landing in Timmins, Ontario

2013-03-12

Lack of adherence to procedures and familiarity with propulsion system caused December 2011 striking

2013-02-28

TSB concludes equipment failure forced aircraft to return to Toronto–Lester B. Pearson International Airport

2013-02-25

Update on derailment of VIA Rail Canada Train 92 (R12T0038) near Burlington, Ontario, in February 2012

2013-02-19

Transportation accident numbers holding steady in Canada

2013-02-15

TSB recommendations will reduce approach and landing accidents

2013-02-13

Several factors led to July 2011 runway overrun at the St. John's International Airport

2013-02-07

TSB concerned about lack of crew training on steering emergencies and the availability of voyage data recordings

2013-01-28

TSB update: Antarctica plane accident

2013-01-26

Transportation Safety Board of Canada is assessing an Antarctica plane crash

2013-01-24

TSB concerned about the risk of derailment of heavy passenger locomotives on lower classes of track

2013-01-23

Diminished alertness led to January 2012 train/maintenance vehicle collision near Messiter, British Columbia

2013-01-22

Broken wheel led to train derailment near Cariboo, British Columbia

2013-01-21

Defective brakes, inadequate inspections led to freight train runaway in northern Quebec

2013-01-10

Corrosion led to mechanical malfunction in helicopter during training for a practice landing in Thunder Bay

2013-01-09

Bounced landing and improper recovery techniques led to fatal Yellowknife Twin Otter crash

2013-01-08

Mechanical failure in one engine, fuel starvation in second engine led to April 2011 fatal airplane crash in Saskatoon

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