Enforcement Action Summary - February 2007

[treetopflyer]

Enforcement Action Summary - February 2007

Region

Date

Violation

Result

 

 

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Quebec Nov. 29, 2004 A.A. 7.31 A 216 days licence suspension

 

A commercial pilot applying for an airline transport licence made false entries in his pilot log- book. He entered flights in the logbook that he hadn’t flown. The pilot was sanctioned with a 216 days licence suspension.

 

 

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Quebec July 12, 2005 CAR 601.09(1) $100 monetary penalty

 

A private pilot flying a Cessna 172 on floats did not communicate with the appropriate ATC frequency prior to entering the area for landing. Subsequently, the aircraft came into conflict with a motorized parachute and another light aircraft. The pilot was fined $100.00 for his lapse in communication.

 

 

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Quebec Dec 11, 2005 CAR 602.71

CAR 602.72 $750 monetary penalty

$750 monetary penalty

 

An ultra light pilot flying his ultra light aircraft commenced a flight without checking the available weather information. The pilot subsequently had to force land on a highway due to inclement weather. The pilot was sanctioned with a $1,500.00 monetary penalty for his lack of good airmanship.

 

 

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Quebec July 19, 2006 CAR 602.01 $1,000 monetary penalty

 

A commercial pilot flying a Cessna 185 flew very, very low over a small recreational boat and injured a person. For operating his aircraft in a negligent manner, the pilot was sanctioned with a $1,000.00 monetary penalty.

 

 

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Quebec July 12, 2006 CAR 602.86(1)

CAR 602.86(2) $750 monetary penalty

$750 monetary penalty

 

A private pilot operating a Piper 140 was preparing to take-off without having the baggage securely fastened in the aircraft. The baggage was also positioned in such a way as to prevent access to emergency equipment or exits. The pilot was fined a total of $1,500.00 for his actions.

 

 

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Quebec October 6, 2006 CAR 601.08(1) $2,700 monetary penalty

 

An aircraft owner and pilot flying a Robinson R44 helicopter entered Class “C” airspace without an ATC authorization. The helicopter came into conflict with another aircraft on final for the active runway. The pilot was sanctioned $2,700.00 for his actions.

 

 

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Ontario May 12, 2006 CAR 571.10(1) 7 days licence suspension

 

An aircraft maintenance engineer signed a maintenance release form on a Cessna 170 indicating that an annual inspection had been carried out and that the aircraft had therefore meet the standards of airworthiness. On a subsequent inspection it was determined that the aircraft had numerous structural defects and did not meet the standards of airworthiness. The individual was sanctioned with a 7 days licence suspension.

 

 

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Prairie & Northern Sep 24, 2004 CAR 602.14(2) $525 monetary penalty

 

A commercial helicopter pilot operating a Robinson R22 Mariner flew the aircraft over a built up area at a very low altitude. The pilot was sanctioned with a monetary penalty of $525.00.

 

 

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Prairie & Northern March 14, 2006 CAR 602.97(1) 15 days licence suspension

 

A private pilot operating a Cessna 152 experienced problems with his radio while landing at an MF aerodrome. After refuelling his aircraft, he departed the aerodrome realizing he had no radio. The pilot did not advice the FSS of his intention to depart or advice them of his inability to use the radio. The pilot was sanctioned with a 15 days licence suspension.

 

 

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Prairie & Northern April 16, 2006 CAR 606.02(8)

CAR 404.03

CAR 401.03(1) $1,000 monetary penalty

$2,500 monetary penalty

$1,000 monetary penalty

 

A lone student pilot flying an amateur built Quickie struck a tree on departure from an aerodrome and then crashed. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and the pilot was seriously injured. The investigation that followed revealed that a private pilot’s licence is required to fly this aircraft unless accompanied by an instructor; the individual did not have a valid medical and he did carry the proper liability insurance. The individual was sanctioned with a monetary penalty totalling $4,500.00.

 

 

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Prairie & Northern March 1, 2006 CAR 601.04(2) $525 monetary penalty

 

A private pilot flying a Beech E55 entered a U.S. military restricted area without prior authorization. The pilot was fined $525.00.

 

 

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Pacific August 23, 2004 CAR 602.86(1) 3 days licence suspension

 

A commercial pilot operating a Piper PA-31 arrived at an airport and was subjected to a random inspection. The inspection revealed that the cargo in the cabin was not securely tied down. The pilot was sanctioned with a 3 days licence suspension.

[Helilog56]

Good post TTF.....it's a good reminder to the flight crews of the fines from enforcement that are being handed out these days.

 

HEPAC will be looking at supplying legal counsel for it members when such a need arises. Mitigation vs litigation.....you be the judge (sorry, couldn't resist )

[Guest JeffyG]

seems pretty cheap to me... considering everything else in aviation

[06HeliMAN]

"A commercial helicopter pilot operating a Robinson R22 Mariner flew the aircraft over a built up area at a very low altitude. The pilot was sanctioned with a monetary penalty of $525.00."

 

How low is too low then? I thought there were no altitude restrictions at least in the US for helicopters unless explictily stated.

[CD]

Here's the provision the pilot was charged with violating:

 

602.14 - Minimum Altitudes and Distances

[gli77]

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Ontario May 12, 2006 CAR 571.10(1) 7 days licence suspension

 

An aircraft maintenance engineer signed a maintenance release form on a Cessna 170 indicating that an annual inspection had been carried out and that the aircraft had therefore meet the standards of airworthiness. On a subsequent inspection it was determined that the aircraft had numerous structural defects and did not meet the standards of airworthiness. The individual was sanctioned with a 7 days licence suspension.

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.[/b]

 

Only 7 days for falisfying records? I would think 7 years would be more suitable.

[Elvis]

I would go for permanent, the engineer involved made a decision to ignore inspection criteria for what ever reason.

 

This is unacceptable and the person should not be allowed to work in the industry anymore.

 

There could have been fatal results if a major SB had been ignored

[06HeliMAN]

Here's the provision the pilot was charged with violating:

 

602.14 - Minimum Altitudes and Distances

 

 

This is an area where Canadian rules vary from US.

http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance...B1?OpenDocument

[Over-Talk]

Yes, the minimum altitude rules are slightly different in the US.

But don't forget they are identical in saying that you "must not create a hazard to people on the ground".

 

Also in the US, Part 135.203 (commercial services) has a minimum altitude regulation for helicopters of 300 feet above a congested area.