Westjet Encore DH8D at Kelowna on Aug 30th 2024, communication trouble

Last Update: September 26, 2024 / 11:36:00 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 30, 2024

Classification
Incident

Airline
Westjet Encore

Flight number
WR-3260

Departure
Victoria, Canada

Destination
Kelowna, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-GTWE

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

A Westjet Encore de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-GTWE performing flight WR-3260 from Victoria,BC to Kelowna,BC (Canada) with 81 people on board, was enroute nearing the top of descent into Kelowna when severe static occurred on the captain's headset, the captain was unable to communicate with ATC or the first officer via the Intercom. The first officer took over communications with ATC, the captain performed the according checklists. The crew declared PAN PAN over concerns the communication might fail completely. The aircraft continued for a safe landing in Kelowna.

The Canadian TSB reported: "After the flight, company maintenance replaced the #2 VHF radio transceiver."
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
C-GTWE
Country of Registration
Canada
Date of Registration
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TCDS Ident. No.
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Manufacturer
Bombardier
Aircraft Model / Type
DHC-8-402
ICAO Aircraft Type
DH8D
Year of Manufacture
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Serial Number
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Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
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Aircraft registration data reproduced and distributed with the permission of the Government of Canada.

Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 30, 2024

Classification
Incident

Airline
Westjet Encore

Flight number
WR-3260

Departure
Victoria, Canada

Destination
Kelowna, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-GTWE

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

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