Civil Aviation publishes its corporate and non-corporate offenders list to both serve as a deterrent and to increase public awareness and education concerning aviation safety.
In order to comply with the Privacy Act provisions, the names of the individuals and any other personal information that could identify the individuals such as, but not limited to, the type of aircraft and/or location of the incident will not be referred to in the narrative.
Notices of Suspension and Notices of Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) are drafted by investigators of the Regional Enforcement Units (REU) and approved by the Manager of the REU, on behalf of the Minister of Transport.
Notices of Suspension of Canadian aviation documents are administered in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations section 103.06(1), which is enabled by section 6.9 of the Aeronautics Act. Notices of Administrative Monetary Penalties are administered in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations section 103.08, which is enabled by sections 7.7 to 8.2 of the Aeronautics Act.
Non-corporate enforcement action summaries describe the circumstances related to contraventions committed by individuals. They will be published in accordance with the following criteria:
- when an alleged offender is served with a Notice of Administrative Monetary Penalty, or
- when an alleged offender is served with a Notice of Suspension of a Canadian aviation document
This information is published quarterly and will remain posted for a period of twenty-four months before being archived.
Summaries
| Date Published | Date of violation | Counts | Violation | Penalty | Location | Description of offence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2024-09 |
2023-05-09 |
1 |
CARs 571.10(1) |
$1,000 |
Prairie & Northern Region |
A person signed a maintenance release without complying with the applicable standards of airworthiness. |
|
2024-09 |
2023-05-15 |
1 |
CARs 571.06(1) |
$1,275 |
Pacific Region |
A person signed a maintenance release and did not ensure that the major repair or modification conformed to the requirements of the relevant technical data. |
|
2024-09 |
2023-07-14 |
1 |
CARs 601.08(1) |
$810 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a VFR aircraft in Class C airspace when that person had not received a clearance from the appropriate air traffic control unit. |
|
2024-09 |
2023-06-18 |
1 |
CARs 900.06 |
$360 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) in such a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger aviation safety or the safety of a person. |
|
2024-09 |
2023-05-31 |
2 |
CARs 571.10(1) |
$5,250 |
Quebec Region |
A person signed a maintenance release without complying with the applicable standards of airworthiness. A person also performed maintenance on an aeronautical product without ensuring that required details were entered in the technical record. |
|
2024-09 |
2023-05-28 |
4 |
CARs 901.14(1) |
$1,380 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft (RPAS) in controlled airspace and at a distance of of less than 100 feet from another person measured horizontally. A person also operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) when that person was not the holder of a pilot certificate – advanced operations, and at a special aviation event or at an advertised event without a special flight operations certificate — RPAS. |
|
2024-09 |
2023-05-22 |
4 |
CARs 901.02 |
$1,500 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) when it was not registered, in controlled airspace and near an aerodrome that is listed in the Canada Flight Supplement or the Water Aerodrome Supplement in a manner that could interfere with an aircraft operating in the established traffic pattern. A person also operated a RPAS when that person was not the holder of a pilot certificate – advanced operations. |
|
2024-09 |
2023-06-26 to |
1 |
CARs 404.03(1) |
$1,000 |
Prairie & Northern |
A person exercised the privileges of a permit, licence or rating when that person was not the holder of a valid medical certificate of a category that is appropriate for that permit, licence or rating. |
|
2024-09 |
2023-05-18 |
1 |
CARs 400.07 |
$300 |
Quebec Region |
A person holder of a permit or license failed to notify the Department of Transport of any change of permanent address within seven days after the change. |
|
2024-09 |
2023-06-01 |
1 |
CARs 602.31(1)(a) |
$810 |
Quebec Region |
A person, pilot-in-command of an aircraft, failed to comply with all of the air traffic control clearances received. |
|
2024-09 |
2023-05-20 |
5 |
CARs 901.03 |
$1,875 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) without a registration number clearly visible on the remotely piloted aircraft, and without the certificate of registration being easily accessible to the pilot for the duration of the operation. A person also operated a remotely piloted aircraft in controlled airspace, at a distance of less than 100 feet from another person measured horizontally, and without the proper pilot certificate – advanced operations. |
|
2024-09 |
2023-06-21 |
1 |
CARs 605.94(1) |
$810 |
Quebec Region |
A person failed to make specified entries in the aircraft journey log. |
| 2024-06 | 2023-05-31 | 1 | CAR 401.03(1)(a) | $2,625 | Pacific Region | A person exercised the privileges of a flight crew permit, licence or rating when that person was not the holder of the appropriate permit, licence or rating. |
| 2024-06 | 2023-07-30 | 1 | CAR 602.14(2)(b) | $1,026 | Ontario Region | A person operated an aircraft at a distance less than 500 feet from any person, vessel, vehicle or structure. |
| 2024-06 |
2023-04-14 |
6 |
CAR 900.06 |
$2,430 |
Ontario Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) in such a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger aviation safety or the safety of a person, and without being registered. A person also operated a remotely piloted aircraft in controlled airspace. A person operated a RPAS while they did not, before commencing operations, determine that the site for take-off, launch, landing or recovery is suitable for the proposed operation by conducting a site survey. A person also operated a remotely piloted aircraft at a distance less than three nautical miles from the center of an airport, and when the person was not the holder of a proper pilot certificate – small remotely piloted aircraft (VLOS). |
| 2024-06 | 2023-03-11 | 1 | CAR 602.32(1) | $1,170 | Quebec Region | A person exceeded the indicated airspeed limitations. |
| 2024-06 | 2023-03-03 | 1 | CAR 601.08(1) | $900 | Quebec Region | A person operated a VFR aircraft in Class C airspace when that person had not received a clearance from the appropriate air traffic control unit. |
| 2024-06 | 2023-02-14 | 1 | CAR 571.11(6) | $800 | Quebec Region | A person signed a maintenance release without observing the maintenance work themself. |
| 2024-06 | 2023-04-14 | 1 | CAR 601.08(1) | $900 | Quebec Region | A person operated a VFR aircraft in Class C airspace when that person had not received a clearance from the appropriate air traffic control unit. |
| 2024-06 | 2023-03-22 | 1 | CAR 601.08(1) | $1,035 | Quebec Region | A person operated a VFR aircraft in Class C airspace when that person had not received a clearance from the appropriate air traffic control unit. |
| 2024-06 |
2023-09-05 |
4 |
CAR 103.02(2) |
$16,000 | Quebec Region |
A person failed to produce a technical record for inspection in accordance with the terms of a demand made by the Minister. A person also operated an aircraft in a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger the life or property of a person. A person operated an aircraft at an altitude below 1000 feet over a built-up area or over an open-air assembly of persons. A person also operated an aircraft while conducting aerobatic manoeuvres over a built-up area or an open-air assembly of persons. |
| 2024-06 | 2023-04-21 | 1 | CAR 602.28 | 365 days suspension | Quebec Region | A person operated an aircraft with a passenger on board and conducted an aerobatic maneuvre without engaging proper training. |
| 2024-06 | 2021-08-06 | 1 | CAR 571.10(1) | 30 days suspension | Quebec Region | A person signed a maintenance release without complying with the applicable standards of airworthiness. |
| 2024-06 |
2022-07-17 |
2 |
AA 7.3(1)(a) |
120 days suspension | Quebec Region | A person knowingly made a false representation for the purpose of obtaining a Canadian aviation document or any privilege accorded thereby, and made a false entry in a pilot training record with the intent to mislead. |
| 2024-06 | 2023-02-08 | 1 | CAR 700.28(1) | $825 | Ontario Region | A person accepted a flight duty assignment that exceeded the maximum flight duty period. |
| 2024-06 | 2023-04-17 | 1 | CAR 700.28(1) | $825 | Ontario Region | A person accepted a flight duty assignment that exceeded the maximum flight duty period. |
| 2024-06 | 2023-02-01 | 1 | CAR 602.31(1)(a) | $1,035 | Ontario Region | A person, pilot-in-command of an aircraft, failed to comply with all of the air traffic control clearances received. |
| 2024-06 | 2023-02-26 | 2 |
CAR 602.10(2) |
$5,850 | Ontario Region | A person started an aircraft engine without taking precautions to prevent the aircraft from moving, and conducted a take-off, approach or landing in an aircraft within a built-up area of a city or town. |
| 2024-06 | 2023-03-05 | 1 | CAR 401.03(1)(c) | $3,000 | Ontario Region | A person acted as a flight crew member or exercised the privileges of a flight crew permit without holding an appropriate medical certificate. |
|
2024-05 |
2022/11/04 |
1 |
CAR 501.03 |
$390 |
Quebec Region |
A person, owner of a Canadian aircraft, failed to submit the Annual Airworthiness Information Report (AAIR) to the Minister. |
|
2024-05 |
2022/11/04 |
1 |
CAR 501.03 |
$390 |
Quebec Region |
A person, owner of a Canadian aircraft, failed to submit the Annual Airworthiness Information Report (AAIR) to the Minister. |
|
2024-05 |
2022/11/04 |
2 |
CAR 501.03 |
$780 |
Quebec Region |
A person, owner of a Canadian aircraft, failed to submit the Annual Airworthiness Information Report (AAIR) to the Minister. A person, owner of a Canadian aircraft, also failed to notify the Minister in writing of a change of name or address within seven days after the change. |
|
2024-05 |
2022/10/25 |
2 |
CAR 571.10(1) |
$3,900 |
Quebec Region |
A person signed a maintenance release without complying with the applicable standards of airworthiness. A person also performed maintenance on an aeronautical product without ensuring that required details were entered in the technical record. |
|
2024-05 |
2021/02/11 |
1 |
CAR 602.14(2)(b) |
$525 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated an aircraft at a distance less than 500 feet from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. |
|
2024-05 |
2023/08/03 |
2 |
CAR 602.01.1 |
14-day suspension |
Ontario Region |
A person operated an aircraft in such a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger the life or property of a person. A person also operated an aircraft at an altitude below 1000 feet over a built-up area or over an open-air assembly of persons. |
|
2024-05 |
2022/11/21 |
2 |
CAR 605.03(1)(a) |
$2,040 |
Atlantic Region |
A person operated an aircraft in flight when the flight authority was not in effect in respect of the aircraft. A person also operated an unregistered aircraft for the purpose of importing it into Canada or for the purpose of transporting it from one location in Canada to another location in Canada without first obtaining a provisional certificate of registration. |
|
2024-05 |
2022/12/07 |
5 |
CAR 901.03 |
$1,500 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) without a registration number clearly visible on the remotely piloted aircraft and in controlled airspace. A person also conducted the take-off or launch of a remotely piloted aircraft for which the manufacturer has provided a remotely piloted aircraft system operating manual without the manual immediately available to crew members at their duty stations. A person operated an RPAS when that person was not the holder of a pilot certificate – advanced operations and at a special aviation event or at an advertised event without a special flight operations certificate — RPAS |
|
2024-05 |
2022/12/22 |
5 |
CAR 901.02 |
$1,725 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) when it was not registered, and in controlled airspace. A person also operated a RPAS while they did not, before commencing operations, determine that the site for take-off, launch, landing or recovery is suitable for the proposed operation by conducting a site survey. A person operated an RPAS when that person was not the holder of a pilot certificate – advanced operations, and at a special aviation event or at an advertised event without a special flight operations certificate — RPAS |
|
2024-05 |
2023/01/03 |
5 |
CAR 901.02 |
$1,725 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) when it was not registered, and in controlled airspace. A person also operated a RPAS while transporting an unauthorized payload, when that person was not the holder of a pilot certificate – advanced operations, and failed to operate a RPAS in visual line-of-sight at all times during flight. |
|
2024-05 |
2023/03/14 |
1 |
CAR 401.03(1) |
$4,950 |
Ontario Region |
A person acted as a flight crew member or exercised the privileges of a flight crew permit when the permit, licence or rating was not valid. |
|
2024-05 |
2023/01/08 |
1 |
CAR 602.40(1) |
$2,655 |
Ontario Region |
A person conducted a landing or a take-off in an aircraft at night at an aerodrome that was not lighted in accordance with aerodrome lighting requirements specified. |
|
2023-11 |
2022/07/18 |
3 |
CAR 401.03(1)(b) |
$3,000 |
Prairies & Northern Region |
A person acted as a flight crew member or exercised the privileges of a flight crew permit when the permit, licence or rating was not valid. |
|
2023-11 |
2022/09/07 |
2 |
CAR 605.94(1) |
$4,095 |
Prairies & Northern Region |
A person failed to make specified entries in the aircraft journey log. |
|
2023-11 |
2022/08/29 |
1 |
CAR 601.15(a) |
$720 |
Pacific Region |
A person operated an aircraft over a forest fire area at an altitude of less than 3000 feet AGL. |
|
2023-09 |
2022/12/20 |
7 |
CAR 900.06 |
$3,021 |
Ontario |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) in such a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger aviation safety or the safety of a person, and when it was not registered. A person also operated a remotely piloted aircraft in controlled airspace and at altitude greater than 400’ AGL without a special flight operations certificate — RPAS. A person operated a RPAS while they did not, before commencing operations, determine that the site for take-off, launch, landing or recovery is suitable for the proposed operation by conducting a site survey. A person also operated a remotely piloted aircraft at a distance less than three nautical miles from the center of an airport, and operated a RPAS when the person was not the holder of a proper pilot certificate – small remotely piloted aircraft (VLOS). |
|
2023-09 |
2022/05/22 |
1 |
CAR 602.14(2)(a) |
$1,500 |
Pacific Region |
A person operated an aircraft at an altitude below 1000 feet over a built-up area or over an open-air assembly of persons. |
|
2023-09 |
2022/05/29 |
6 |
CAR 405.21(1) |
$14,925 |
Ontario Region |
A person conducted flight training without possessing flight instructor qualifications. |
|
2023-09 |
2022/10/23 |
1 |
CAR 602.01.1 |
$1,200 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated an aircraft in such a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger the life or property of a person. |
|
2023-08 |
2022/10/22 |
4 |
CAR 901.02 |
$1,500 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) when it was not registered and over or within the security perimeter established by a public authority in response to an emergency. A person also operated a remotely piloted aircraft at a distance of less than 100 feet from another person measured horizontally and when that person was not the holder of a pilot certificate – advanced operations. |
|
2023-08 |
2022/10/16 |
1 |
CAR 602.12(3) |
$1,035 |
Quebec Region |
A person conducted a take-off, approach or landing in an aircraft over a built-up area or over an open-air assembly of persons while that aircraft was not operated at an altitude from which, in the event of an engine failure or any other emergency necessitating an immediate landing, the aircraft can land without creating a hazard to persons or property. |
|
2023-08 |
2022/10/17 |
1 |
CAR 501.03 |
$390 |
Quebec Region |
A person, owner of a Canadian aircraft, failed to submit the Annual Airworthiness Information Report (AAIR) to the Minister. |
| 2023-08 | 2022/09/07 | 1 | CAR 571.06(1) | $1,274 | Quebec Region | A person signed a maintenance release and did not ensure that the major repair or modification conformed to the requirements of the relevant technical data. |
|
2023-08 |
2022/08/25 |
2 |
CAR 602.01.1 |
$4,200 |
Pacific Region |
A person operated an aircraft in such a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger the life or property of a person. A person also failed to make specified entries in the aircraft journey log. |
|
2023-07 |
2022/10/23 |
1 |
CAR 601.19(1)(b) |
$2,625 |
Quebec Region |
A person was in possession of a hand-held laser with a power output rating greater than 1 mW within a 10 km radius of the geometric centre of an airport or heliport. |
|
2023-07 |
2022/07/14 |
1 |
AA 7.3(1)(a) |
25 day suspension |
Quebec Region |
A person knowingly made a false representation for the purpose of obtaining a Canadian aviation document or any privilege accorded thereby. |
|
2023-07 |
2022/08/03 |
2 |
CAR 602.01 |
$2,760 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated an aircraft in such a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger the life or property of a person. A person also left an engine of an aircraft running while the pilot seat was not occupied by a person who is competent to control the aircraft. |
|
2023-07 |
2022/08/16 |
1 |
CAR 602.13(1) |
$1,035 |
Quebec Region |
A person conducted a take-off, approach or landing in an aircraft within a built-up area of a city or town. |
|
2023-07 |
2022/10/05 |
3 |
CAR 406.03(1) |
$5,250 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated twice a flight training service when that person did not hold a flight training unit operator certificate that authorizes the person to operate the service. A person also failed to produce a technical record for inspection in accordance with the terms of a demand made by the Minister. |
|
2023-06 |
2022/07/30 |
3 |
CAR 901.02 |
$1,400 |
Pacific Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) when it was not registered and in Class F Special Use Restricted Airspace without authorization. A person also operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) at a special aviation event or at an advertised event without a special flight operations certificate — RPAS. |
|
2023-05 |
2022/07/16 |
1 |
CAR 401.03(1) |
$700 |
Prairies & Northern Region |
A person exercised the privileges of a flight crew permit, licence or rating when that person was not the holder of the appropriate permit, licence or rating. |
|
2023-05 |
2022/05/29 |
3 |
CAR 901.02 |
$900 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) when it was not registered, and at a distance of less than 100 feet from another person measured horizontally. A person also operated an RPAS when that person was not the holder of a pilot certificate – advanced operations. |
|
2023-05 |
2022/06/17 |
5 |
CAR 901.11(1) |
$1,500 |
Quebec Region |
A person failed to operate a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) in visual line-of-sight at all times during flight, and in controlled airspace. A person conducted the take-off or launch of a remotely piloted aircraft for which the manufacturer has provided a remotely piloted aircraft system operating manual without the manual immediately available to crew members at their duty stations. A person also operated an RPAS when that person was not the holder of a pilot certificate – advanced operations, and an RPAS having a maximum take-off weight of 250 g or more at a special aviation event or at an advertised event without a special flight operations certificate — RPAS. |
|
2023-05 |
2022/06/19 |
3 |
CAR 901.14(1) |
$900 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) in controlled airspace. A person also operated an RPAS when that person was not the holder of a pilot certificate – advanced operations, and an RPAS having a maximum take-off weight of 250 g or more at a special aviation event or at an advertised event without a special flight operations certificate — RPAS. |
|
2023-05 |
2022/06/19 |
5 |
CAR 901.03 |
$1,500 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) without a registration number clearly visible on the remotely piloted aircraft, in controlled airspace, and failed to operate it in visual line-of-sight at all times during flight. A person also operated an RPAS when that person was not the holder of a pilot certificate – advanced operations, and an RPAS having a maximum take-off weight of 250 g or more at a special aviation event or at an advertised event without a special flight operations certificate — RPAS. |
|
2023-05 |
2022/06/25 |
3 |
CAR 202.13(2) |
$3,105 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated in Canada an aircraft that was neither registered in Canada, in a contracting state or in a foreign state that had an agreement in force with Canada and failed to notify the Department of Transport of any change of permanent address within seven days after the change. A person also operated an aircraft at a distance less than 500 feet from any person, vessel, vehicle or structure. |
|
2023-04 |
2022/11/04 |
1 |
CAR 501.03 |
$390 |
Quebec Region |
A person, owner of a Canadian aircraft, failed to submit the Annual Airworthiness Information Report (AAIR) to the Minister. |
|
2023-04 |
2022/10/17 |
2 |
CAR 501.03 |
$780 |
Quebec Region |
A person, owner of a Canadian aircraft, failed to submit the Annual Airworthiness Information Report (AAIR) to the Minister. |
|
2023-04 |
2022/05/01 |
7 |
CAR 901.02 |
$2,100 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) when it was not registered, in controlled airspace, and at altitude greater than 400’ AGL without a special flight operations certificate — RPAS. A person also conducted the take-off or launch of a remotely piloted aircraft for which the manufacturer has provided a RPAS operating manual without the manual immediately available to crew members at their duty stations. A person operated a RPAS using a first-person view device without, at all times during flight, a visual observer performing the detect and avoid functions with respect to conflicting aircraft or other hazards beyond the field of view displayed on the device. A person also operated a RPAS at a special aviation event or at an advertised event without a special flight operations certificate — RPAS, and when that person was not the holder of a pilot certificate – advanced operations. |
|
2023-01 |
2022/03/05 |
5 |
CAR 901.02 |
$3,950 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) when it was not registered, in Class F Special Use Restricted Airspace without authorization and failed to immediately cease operation when the safety of persons was endangered. A person also operated a RPAS while transporting an unauthorized payload and when the person was not the holder of a proper pilot certificate – small remotely piloted aircraft (VLOS). |
|
2023-01 |
2022/03/16 |
3 |
CAR 901.02 |
$1,300 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) when it was not registered and over or within the security perimeter established by a public authority in response to an emergency. A person also operated a RPAS when the person was not the holder of a proper pilot certificate – small remotely piloted aircraft (VLOS). |
|
2023-01 |
2022/03/16 |
5 |
CAR 901.02 |
$3,780 |
Quebec Region |
A person operated a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) when it was not registered, in Class F Special Use Restricted Airspace without authorization and failed to operate it in visual line-of-sight at all times during flight. A person also operated a RPAS while transporting an unauthorized payload and when the person was not the holder of a proper pilot certificate – small remotely piloted aircraft (VLOS). |
|
2023-01 |
2022/03/07 |
1 |
CAR 602.14(2)(a) |
$1,000 |
Pacific Region |
A person operated an aircraft at an altitude below 1000 feet over a built-up area or over an open-air assembly of persons. |