An entire fleet ofSnowbirds aircraft has been ordered to suspend operations after one of the aircraft was damaged in an accident in northern British Columbia. last week.
The Royal Canadian Air Force said in a statement Wednesday that a "careful, detailed and extensive risk analysis" would be conducted on all 20 of his CT-114 Tutors flown by the Snowbirds. . The aircraft cannot be flown again until the review is complete.
"Royal Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft cannot be flown unless they are determined to be airworthy and safe to fly," the Major General said. Yin Huddleston, commander of the 1st Canadian Air Division, who ordered the suspension of operations.
"In accordance with our rigorous airworthiness program, the fleet will return to flight operations as soon as it is safe to do so."
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Landing was carried out by a CT-114 Tutor piloted by a Snowbird pilot Occurs after being damaged during takeoff from North Peace Regional Airport. Fort St. John, British Columbia, August 2nd.
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Headed to Penticton to join the rest of the Snowbird fleet on the Penticton Air Display.
Eventually the fleet canceled shows at the event. The Snowbirds last performed at his Fort St. John Air Show on July 31st.
RCAF is currently investigating the cause of the accident and will also assess whether the accident poses any risk to the rest of the fleet.
— Using Amy Judd's file from Global
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