News releases - 2013

News releases are listed in chronological order.

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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