CT-114 Tutor
The CT-114 Tutor is primarily flown by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds demonstration team at public events throughout North America. The Snowbirds showcase the high level of skill, professionalism, teamwork, discipline and dedication inherent in the Canadian Armed Forces.
The Tutor was the primary jet trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force until 2000. The Tutors flown by the Snowbirds are slightly modified for show features and enhanced performance during low-level aerobatic flying.
| Length | 9.75 m |
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| Wingspan | 11.12 m |
| Height | 2.84 m |
| Empty weight | 2,409 kg |
| Maximum standard thrust | 1,225 kg |
| Maximum speed | 763 km/h |
| Range | 648 km |
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| This aircraft is used for | Air demonstration |
The accident involved a CT114 Tutor aircraft from the Canadian Armed Forces Air Demonstration Team (Snowbirds). Following the take-off, a loss of engine thrust resulted from a bird ingestion. The pilot initiated a climb straight ahead and then elected to carry out a left-hand turn back towards the airport. The manoeuvre resulted in an aerodynamic stall halfway through the turn before the pilot gave the order to abandon the aircraft. Both occupants subsequently ejected and the aircraft was destroyed upon impact in a residential area. The passenger was fatally injured and the pilot received serious injuries.
January 29, 2021
On August 24, 2020, the Commander of 2 Canadian Air Division, Brigadier-General Denis O’Reilly, has lifted the operational pause on the CT-114 Tutor fleet.
August 24, 2020
The accident involved a CT114 Tutor aircraft from the Canadian Armed Forces Air Demonstration Team (Snowbirds) enroute to the Atlanta Air Show being held at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and the pilot received minor injuries as a result of the ejection sequence. The investigation determined that the most probable cause of the CT114071 accident was a fuel delivery system failure within the engine.
June 26, 2020
During Operation Inspiration, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will cross the country to salute Canadians doing their part to fight the spread of COVID-19.
April 29, 2020
The occurrence involved a CT114 Tutor aircraft from the Canadian Armed Forces Air Demonstration Team (Snowbirds). The Tutor was flying at 600 ft. above ground level in a formation of 4 aircraft. One of the wingman aircraft was rolled into inverted flight as part of the setup for the Double-Take maneuver. Having rolled-out lower than normal in plane to the lead aircraft, the pilot lost visual contact with Lead.
February 4, 2020
Other Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft
- CC-130H Hercules
- CC-130J Hercules
- CC-138 Twin Otter
- CC-144 Challenger
- CC-150 Polaris
- CC-177 Globemaster III
- CC-295 Kingfisher
- CF-188 Hornet
- CH-139 Jet Ranger
- CH-146 Griffon
- CH-147F Chinook
- CH-148 Cyclone
- CH-149 Cormorant
- CP-140 Aurora
- CT-114 Tutor
- CT-142 Dash-8
- CT-155 Hawk
- CT-156 Harvard II
- BE-350 King Air
- Bell 412CF
- C-90B King Air
- Grob-G120A
- Historical aircraft
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