Created Monday, Sep 1st 2025 16:45Z, last updated Friday, Oct 17th 2025 14:25Z
An Air Canada Bombardier C-Series CS-300, registration C-GYLQ performing flight
AC-1038 from Denver,CO (USA) to Toronto,ON (Canada) with 117 passengers and 5 crew, was climbing through FL190 out of Denver's runway 34L when the crew declared PAN PAN. The aircraft returned to Denver for a safe landing on runway 26 about 22 minutes after departure.
The airline reported an acrid smell from a galley area, the aircraft was evacuated via slides after landing. One passenger received minor injuries as result of the evacuation.
The flight was cancelled.
On Oct 17th 2025 the NTSB reported, they have opened an investigation into the occurrence rated an accident. One passenger received serious injuries. A preliminary report will not be released, a final report will be released in due time.
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