Westjet Encore DH8D at Winnpeg on Nov 29th 2017, rejected takeoff due to engine oil indication
Last Update: December 11, 2017 / 21:57:58 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 29, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Rejected takeoff
Airline
Westjet Encore
Flight number
WS-3234
Departure
Winnipeg, Canada
Destination
Saskatoon, Canada
Aircraft Registration
C-GWEO
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
The Canadian TSB reported the crew received a left engine low engine oil pressure indication at about 80 knots, rejected takeoff and declared emergency. The aircraft stopped on the runway, the crew performed the emergency checklists and shut both engines down. Emergency services checked the aircraft for damage, fire and leaking fluids, then the crew restarted the right hand engine and taxied to the apron. Maintenance is replacing the left hand engine (PW150A).
NAV Canada reported the crew rejected takeoff due to a possible smoke or fire indication.
Aircraft Registration Data
Aircraft registration data reproduced and distributed with the permission of the Government of Canada.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 29, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Rejected takeoff
Airline
Westjet Encore
Flight number
WS-3234
Departure
Winnipeg, Canada
Destination
Saskatoon, Canada
Aircraft Registration
C-GWEO
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
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