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Air Labrador Flight 8300: Cabin Window Failure and Rapid Descent

38 NM ESE of Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA

On April 25, 2002, a Beech 1900 D C-GLHO operated by Labrador Airways was involved in an aviation accident near 38 NM ESE of Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is probable that a cracking failure occurred due to an excessively damaged condition of the exterior surface of the window. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

A Beech 1900D experienced a right cabin emergency exit window failure while climbing from Stephenville to St. John's. The crew performed a rapid descent and returned to Stephenville without injuries.

Incident Overview and Immediate Response On 25 June 2003, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its final report on Air Labrador Flight 8300, a Beech 1900D with serial number UE266. The aircraft was en route from Stephenville, Newfoundland, to St. John's, Newfoundland, when the right cabin emergency exit window failed. The flight crew executed a rapid descent, requested and received clearance to return to Stephenville, and declared an emergency. The aircraft landed at 0900 Newfoundland daylight time without further incident, and there were no injuries among the two crew members and nine passengers, including an infant.

Probable cause

It is probable that a cracking failure occurred due to an excessively damaged condition of the exterior surface of the window.
Structural failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Apr 2002 Beech 1900 D C-GLHO accident near 38 NM ESE of Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA?

A Beech 1900D experienced a right cabin emergency exit window failure while climbing from Stephenville to St. John's. The crew performed a rapid descent and returned to Stephenville without injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Apr 2002 Beech 1900 D C-GLHO accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Apr 2002 involved a Beech 1900 D C-GLHO, operated by Labrador Airways, at 38 NM ESE of Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

It is probable that a cracking failure occurred due to an excessively damaged condition of the exterior surface of the window.

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