Occurrence
On 14 June 2018, WestJet flight WJA113, a Boeing 737-700, departed Calgary, Alberta, bound for Vancouver, British Columbia, with 53 passengers and 5 crew members aboard. While climbing through 9,000 feet after departure, the flight crew received a cargo fire warning. The crew declared an emergency and requested a return to Calgary.
Response and Inspection
After landing safely, the cargo hold was inspected. Investigators found evidence of a fire in passenger baggage. The occurrence was classified as a Class 4 investigation by the transportation safety authority. Class 4 investigations are limited in scope and do not contain findings or recommendations. They are typically completed within 220 days.
Status
The investigation report was released on 18 January 2018, providing details of the event.