Skywest CRJ7 at Regina on Oct 16th 2012, GPWS warning
Last Update: October 24, 2012 / 22:29:41 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 16, 2012
Classification
Incident
Airline
Skywest Airlines
Flight number
OO-6524
Departure
Denver, United States
Destination
Regina, Canada
Aircraft Registration
N773SK
Aircraft Type
Canadair CRJ-700
ICAO Type Designator
CRJ7
The Canadian TSB reported the crew determined they had selected their altimeter to 30.12 inches HG instead of correct 29.12 inches HG provided by ATC.
NAV Canada reported one of the crew called the area control center shift manager after landing and confirmed they had used an incorrect altimeter setting and received a GPWS warning.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 16, 2012
Classification
Incident
Airline
Skywest Airlines
Flight number
OO-6524
Departure
Denver, United States
Destination
Regina, Canada
Aircraft Registration
N773SK
Aircraft Type
Canadair CRJ-700
ICAO Type Designator
CRJ7
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