Incident Overview

Date: Monday 15 May 2000
Aircraft Type: Airbus A319-114
Owner/operator: Air Canada
Registration Number: C-FYJE
Location: near Goderich, ON – ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Minor, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 100
Component Affected: Left-overwing emergency slideLeft-overwing emergency slide
Category: Accident
An Airbus A-319-114 aircraft experienced a left-overwing emergency slide deployment during en-route flight from Toronto-Pearson to San Francisco. The slide separated, causing vibrations and a brief period of light chop followed by vibration lasting approximately 10-15 minutes. The slide was retrieved from a tree near Lake Huron in Ontario, and the aircraft landed in San Francisco. The aircraft sustained damage to the wing to body fairing and to the trailing edge of the inboard flap. Temporary repairs were made to return the aircraft to Toronto, followed by permanent repairs.An Airbus A-319-114 aircraft experienced a left-overwing emergency slide deployment during en-route flight from Toronto-Pearson to San Francisco. The slide separated, causing vibrations and a brief period of light chop followed by vibration lasting approximately 10-15 minutes. The slide was retrieved from a tree near Lake Huron in Ontario, and the aircraft landed in San Francisco. The aircraft sustained damage to the wing to body fairing and to the trailing edge of the inboard flap. Temporary repairs were made to return the aircraft to Toronto, followed by permanent repairs.

Description

The Airbus A-319-114 was en-route from Toronto-Pearson International Airport, Ontario, Canada to San Francisco, California, USA. The left overwing emergency slide inadvertently deployed in flight at FL350. The flight crew reported noticing some light chops followed by vibration which lasted 10 to 15 minutes. The slide separated from the aircraft and was retrieved from a tree near Lake Huron in the vicinity of Goderich, Ontario. The aircraft landed in San Francisco where the slide container was removed. The aircraft sustained damage to the wing to body fairing and to the trailing edge of the inboard flap. The slide was replaced and temporary repairs were made in order to return the aircraft to Toronto where permanent repairs were performed.

Primary Cause

Emergency slide deployment during en-route flight.Emergency slide deployment during en-route flight.

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