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Air transportation safety investigation A18W0098

The occurrence

On , a privately operated amateur-built Mosquito XE helicopter was on a flight near Indus/Winters Aire Park Airport, Alberta, with only the pilot on board. While flying along the Highwood River, the helicopter struck a power line at approximately 75 feet above ground level, and then impacted the ground on the river bank. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot was fatally injured. There was no post impact fire. The TSB is investigating.

Air transportation safety investigation A18W0081

The occurrence

On , a Boeing 737-700 aircraft operated by WestJet, was conducting flight WJA113 from Calgary, Alberta, to Vancouver, British Columbia, with 53 passengers and 5 crew members on board. While climbing through 9000 feet after departure, the flight crew received a cargo fire warning. An emergency was declared and a return to Calgary was requested. After landing, the cargo hold was inspected and evidence was found of a fire in passenger baggage.

Air transportation safety investigation A18P0115

The occurrence

On , a vintage De Havilland DH-89A biplane, operated by the Historic Flight Foundation, was conducting an air ride with four passengers on board during an airshow at the Abbotsford International Airport, British Columbia. During the initial climb, shortly after becoming airborne, the aircraft impacted the runway with its right wings, and came to rest on its nose on the right edge of the runway. Three passengers received minor injuries.

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