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Flap issue causes emergency landing at YXS

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

WestJet has provided an update on Saturday’s emergency landing at the Prince George Airport.

According to the airline, a flight between Prince George and Vancouver returned due to a flap issue.

The airport received notice that an outbound aircraft declared an emergency just before 11 am and eventually landed safely at YXS.

Airport rescue and firefighters, as well as the BC Ambulance Service and RCMP, responded to the call.

The aircraft was removed from service for further inspection.

All 66 passengers were accommodated to the Vancouver International Airport on another flight.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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