Westjet Encore DH8D at Regina on Feb 13th 2025, rejected takeoff twice due to unreliable airspeed

Last Update: March 12, 2025 / 19:07:10 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 13, 2025

Classification
Incident

Airline
Westjet Encore

Departure
Regina, Canada

Destination
Calgary, 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 positioning flight WR-8989 from Regina,SK to Calgary,AB (Canada) with 2 crew, was accelerating for takeoff from Regina's runway when the first officer's PFD did not display any airspeed. The crew rejected takeoff and returned to the apron.

The Canadian TSB reported maintenance recommended to perform a second takeoff. The aircraft taxied out for departure a second time, accelerated for takeoff but needed to reject again due to no airspeed indication at the first officer's side.

The TSB reported maintenance subsequently inspected the #2 Air Data Unit and found a seal was not fully seated. The fittings were removed and reinstalled, subsequent testing was successful.

The aircraft returned to service 9 days later.
Aircraft Registration Data
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Country of Registration
Canada
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Manufacturer
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Aircraft Model / Type
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ICAO Aircraft Type
DH8D
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Aircraft registration data reproduced and distributed with the permission of the Government of Canada.

Incident Facts

Date of incident
Feb 13, 2025

Classification
Incident

Airline
Westjet Encore

Departure
Regina, Canada

Destination
Calgary, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-GTWE

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

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