Casualties unknown

2023-04-16: De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. DHC-8-402, C-GLQB — Porter Airlines Inc. — Sault Ste. Marie Airport (CYAM), Ontario, CA

Sault Ste. Marie Airport (CYAM), Ontario, CA

On April 16, 2023, a De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. DHC-8-402, C-GLQB operated by Porter Airlines Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Sault Ste. Marie Airport (CYAM), Ontario, CA. 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.

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On 16 April 2023, a Porter Airlines DHC-8-402 overran Runway 12 at Sault Ste. Marie Airport after landing. The aircraft stopped in muddy grass; no injuries or damage occurred.

Occurrence

On 16 April 2023, at approximately 2122 Eastern Daylight Time, a Porter Airlines Inc. De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited DHC-8-402 (registration C-GLQB, serial number 4130) departed from Toronto/Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (CYTZ), Ontario, on an instrument flight rules flight to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (CYAM), Ontario. The aircraft carried 2 flight crew members, 2 cabin crew members, and 52 passengers.

Upon arrival at CYAM, the flight crew performed an approach for Runway 12. After touchdown, the aircraft overran the end of the runway. It came to a stop in muddy grass approximately 350 feet beyond the runway end. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained no damage.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) initiated a class 3 investigation into the occurrence. Class 3 investigations focus on a small number of safety issues and may result in recommendations. This investigation is expected to be completed within 450 days. As of the investigation notice, no probable cause has been stated.