No fatalities

Runway Overrun by Westjet Boeing 737-700 at Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada

On February 18, 2008, a BOEING operated by Westjet Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Ottawa, Canada. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On February 17, 2008, a Westjet Boeing 737-700 registered C-GLWS overran Runway 07 at MacDonald Cartier International Airport, Ottawa. No injuries occurred.

Event Details

On February 17, 2008, at 2258 eastern standard time, a Westjet Boeing 737-700 with Canadian registration C-GLWS overran runway 07 at MacDonald Cartier International Airport in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada, headquartered at 200 Promenade du Portage, 4th Floor, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1K8, investigated the occurrence. This report is for informational purposes and contains only data released by the Government of Canada. Further information can be obtained from the Transportation Safety Board at the above address.