Incident Overview
On November 18, 2011, an incident occurred at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport (CYYZ) involving American Eagle (EGF) flight 4125 and Air Canada (ACA) flight 614. EGF4125, an EMB-145, landed on runway 24L and exited the runway at taxiway D4 with instructions to hold short of runway 24R. The aircraft subsequently crossed the hold line for runway 24R before coming to a stop.
Sequence of Events
While EGF4125 was on taxiway D4 after crossing the hold line, ACA614, an A319, was cleared for takeoff on runway 24R. ACA614 became airborne approximately 3,800 feet prior to taxiway D4 and overflew D4 about 600 feet above EGF4125. No collision occurred.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is investigating the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 as the state of the operator.