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Officials took appropriate action after pilot crashed Transport Canada concludes proper procedures were followed after Dr. Bill Phipps plane crash. RENÉE ANDOR CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
Transport Canada says the organizers of the Nanaimo air show, where a Campbell River man crashed, followed proper procedure. Dr. Bill Phipps crashed his selfbuilt stunt biplane while performing acrobatic manoeuvres during the Wings and Wheels air show put on by the Nanaimo Flying Club on June 4. He suffered serious facial and internal injuries in the incident, as well as broken bones after his plane crashed during the first eight minutes of the air show. The rest of the air show was cancelled and the airport was closed to all incoming and outgoing air traffic immediately after Phipps’ accident. Some spectators questioned the emergency crew’s response time in getting to the wreckage to pull Phipps to safety. Transport Canada conducted a review after the crash to ensure all rules were adhered to. “All the information available to date indicates that the air show was in compliance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations,” said Transport Canada com-
munications officer Sara Hof in an e-mail. “There is no further action required at this time.” An inspector from Transport Canada was on site at the time of the crash to monitor the air show and ensure rules were being followed, as mandated by the Aeronautics Act. Spectator safety distances, pilot eligibility requirements, and emergency response being met safely by the air show organizers, were some of the many things the inspector was monitoring that day. Transport Canada conducted its review on July 20, after meeting with air show planners and discussing the safety plans for the air show. Nanaimo Flying Club president Barbara Riddy said she is pleased with Transport Canada’s decision, but cares more about Phipps’ well-being. “We’re happy with Transport’s report, but we find greater comfort in the pilot’s survival,” said Riddy. Phipps was up to date on his health examination at the time of the crash, according to Transport Canada. Phipps is still recovering in Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, but is said to be improving.
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On the rocks Zain Johnson tackles the rock wall Saturday afternoon during the Salmon Festival. Rock climbing was one of several kids activities that included face painting, Bounce-A-Ramas and train rides.
During the summer months most pets would prefer to stay home in a cool place rather than walk on hot city pavement or sit in a parked car.
The temperature in a parked car, even in the shade with the windows partly open, can rapidly reach a level that will seriously harm or even kill your pet. Dogs cool themselves by panting and by releasing heat through their paws. On summer days the air and upholstery in your vehicle can heat up to high temperatures that make it impossible for pets to cool themselves. Your dog will be more comfortable if left at home. If you see a dog languishing in a hot car, call the BC SPCA in your area or local police.
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