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Porter Airlines DHC-8-400 Diverts to Fredericton After In-Flight Electrical Arcing

Fredericton, New Brunswick, 45 nm SW, CA

On March 10, 2018, a Bombardier DHC-8-402, C-GLQG operated by Porter Airlines Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Fredericton, New Brunswick, 45 nm SW, CA. No fatalities were reported. 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

On March 10, 2018, a Porter Airlines Bombardier DHC-8-400 diverted to Fredericton after passengers reported burning odor and sparks from an overhead bin. No injuries were reported.

Occurrence

On March 10, 2018, a Bombardier DHC-8-400 aircraft operated by Porter Airlines was conducting a flight from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Montreal, Quebec. The aircraft carried 72 passengers and 4 crew members. At approximately 45 nautical miles southwest of Fredericton International Airport, New Brunswick, passengers alerted cabin crew to a burning odor and sparks emanating from behind an overhead bin. The crew informed the pilots and inspected the area. The odor began to dissipate, and no further signs of fire were evident. Despite this, the pilots declared a MAYDAY and initiated a diversion to Fredericton Airport. After landing, the crew conducted a rapid deplaning. No injuries were reported, and passengers were transported to the terminal.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigated the occurrence as a Class 4 investigation. Class 4 investigations are limited in scope and do not produce findings or recommendations. The investigation focused on the in-flight electrical arcing event.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Mar 2018 Bombardier DHC-8-402, C-GLQG accident near Fredericton, New Brunswick, 45 nm SW, CA?

On March 10, 2018, a Porter Airlines Bombardier DHC-8-400 diverted to Fredericton after passengers reported burning odor and sparks from an overhead bin. No injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Mar 2018 Bombardier DHC-8-402, C-GLQG accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Mar 2018 involved a Bombardier DHC-8-402, C-GLQG, operated by Porter Airlines Inc., at Fredericton, New Brunswick, 45 nm SW, CA.

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