No fatalities

Air Canada Flight 984 Near Stall During Climb

Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport, CA

On January 26, 2004, a Boeing 767-233 C-GAUE operated by Air Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport, CA. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 767-233 C-GAUE
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A Boeing 767-233 (C-GAUE) experienced a near stall shortly after takeoff from Toronto due to an autopilot pitch-up. The flight crew recovered the aircraft, and no injuries were reported.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details Air Canada Flight 984, a Boeing 767-233 with registration C-GAUE, departed Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport on a scheduled flight to Kingston, Jamaica. The aircraft carried seven crew members and 85 passengers. It took off from Runway 06L in instrument meteorological conditions at 1151 Eastern Standard Time. During the initial climb, the aircraft encountered a pitch-up that led to a near stall condition. The flight crew successfully recovered the aircraft, and the flight proceeded to Jamaica without any injuries to passengers or crew. The aircraft's minimum speed during the incident was recorded at 109 KIAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Jan 2004 Boeing 767-233 C-GAUE accident near Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport, CA?

A Boeing 767-233 (C-GAUE) experienced a near stall shortly after takeoff from Toronto due to an autopilot pitch-up. The flight crew recovered the aircraft, and no injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Jan 2004 Boeing 767-233 C-GAUE accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Jan 2004 involved a Boeing 767-233 C-GAUE, operated by Air Canada, at Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport, CA.