Occurrence
On 10 December 2011, at 1028 Newfoundland Standard Time, an Exploits Valley Air Services Hawker Beechcraft 1900D aircraft, registration C-GLHO and serial number UE-266, was operating as Air Canada Express flight EV7645. The scheduled passenger flight from Gander to Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, carried 2 crew members and 13 passengers.
As the crew began the take-off roll on Runway 21, they observed that the control column was stuck in the full forward position. The take-off was rejected, and the aircraft was taxied back to the terminal. The aircraft was not damaged, and there were no injuries.
Investigation
The investigation is being conducted by the Canadian Transportation Safety Board. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist, as the United States is the State of Manufacture and Design of the airplane.