No fatalities

Sunwing Flight 531 Experiences Stall and Overspeed Warnings After Takeoff from Toronto

Toronto, Canada

On March 13, 2011, a BOEING 737 8Q8 operated by Sunwing Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Toronto, Canada. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On March 13, 2011, a Sunwing Boeing 737-8Q8 (C-FTAH) experienced stall stickshaker and overspeed clacker warnings after takeoff from Toronto. The crew returned to YYZ without damage or injuries.

Incident Overview

On March 13, 2011, at 0657 eastern daylight time, a Boeing 737-8Q8 aircraft, registration C-FTAH, experienced stall stickshaker and overspeed clacker warnings during the takeoff phase from Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Ontario, Canada. The aircraft was operating as Sunwing Airlines flight 531, en route from YYZ to Cozumel International Airport (CZM), Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Crew Response

Upon receiving the stall stickshaker and overspeed clacker warnings, the flight crew advised air traffic control of a technical problem. They subsequently returned to YYZ without further incident.

Aircraft and Occupants

The airplane was not damaged and no injuries occurred during the event. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-8Q8, was registered to and operated by Sunwing Airlines.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is conducting the investigation into the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) designated a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacture to assist the TSB's investigation.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Mar 2011 BOEING 737 8Q8 accident near Toronto, Canada?

On March 13, 2011, a Sunwing Boeing 737-8Q8 (C-FTAH) experienced stall stickshaker and overspeed clacker warnings after takeoff from Toronto. The crew returned to YYZ without damage or injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Mar 2011 BOEING 737 8Q8 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Mar 2011 involved a BOEING 737 8Q8, operated by Sunwing Airlines, at Toronto, Canada.