Casualties unknown

2023-11-27: Mitsubishi MU-2B-60, C-GYUA — Thunder Airlines Limited — Wawa Aerodrome (CYXZ), Ontario, CA

Wawa Aerodrome (CYXZ), Ontario, CA

On November 27, 2023, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-60, C-GYUA operated by Thunder Airlines Limited was involved in an aviation accident near Wawa Aerodrome (CYXZ), Ontario, CA. This summary draws on records from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On 27 November 2023, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 operated by Thunder Airlines Limited slid off snow-covered Runway 03 during landing at Wawa Aerodrome, Ontario, and collided with a drainage ditch. The aircraft sustained significant damage; no injuries were reported.

Occurrence Details

On 27 November 2023, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 aircraft operated by Thunder Airlines Limited was conducting a flight from Thunder Bay International Airport, Ontario, to Wawa Aerodrome, Ontario. The aircraft was carrying 2 flight crew members and 1 medic. During the landing on the snow-covered Runway 03, the aircraft slid off the runway's edge and collided with a drainage ditch running parallel to the runway.

Damage

The aircraft sustained significant damage. No injuries were reported among the occupants.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada classified this occurrence as a Class 4 investigation, which is limited in scope. The final report does not contain findings or recommendations.