Aircraft Incident During Taxiing on Ice (C-FIRW)

Incident Overview During taxiing, the aircraft broke through an ice surface, described as a hot spot, due to incorrect information provided to the flight crew. The crew responded by completing an emergency shutdown and exiting the aircraft through the main door. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. ## Aftermath and Disposition Following the event, the aircraft was purchased by a third party. It was subsequently recovered and flown out after being taken back onto thicker ice. The aircraft was eventually cancelled from the registry in 1982. ## Safety Considerations The incident highlights the importance of accurate information dissemination to flight crews, particularly in challenging environmental conditions such as ice operations. The crew's prompt response and safe evacuation underscore the effectiveness of emergency procedures in preventing injuries.