The CF Snowbirds made the announcement on Twitter Friday night.
“This is due to the ongoing operational grounding of the CT-114 Tutor, which is still in effect while Flight Safety continues its investigation into the accident that occurred at Fort St. John, BC on August 2,” the group tweeted, adding that they were disappointed.
“We wish everyone at the show the best and hope you enjoy other RCAF shows.”
(1/2) We are disappointed to announce that we will not be able to attend @CIASToronto September 3-5. This is due to the ongoing operational grounding of the CT-114 Tutor, which is still in effect while Aviation Safety continues its investigation into the… pic.twitter.com/SumbsWbQJY
— CF Snowbirds (@CFSnowbirds) August 26, 2022
No one was injured in the BC crash. Maj. Gen. Iain Huddleston, commander of 1 Canadian Air Division, said in a statement Aug. 10 that the CT-114 Tutor jets will not fly until an airworthiness risk assessment is completed.
The Tutor aircraft, which are nearly 60 years old, are scheduled to be used by the Snowbirds until 2030.
The jet aerobatic team is a regular at the Canadian International Air Show, which is in its 73rd year.
The air show takes place over Labor Day weekend and coincides with the final weekend of the CNE.
This year’s performers include the Canadian Forces Skyhawks – Canada’s only military parachute demonstration team, CF-18 Demonstration Team, Gord Price & The Yak-50, Kyle Fowler & The Long EZ, P-51 Mustang “Mad Max”, RCAF CH -146 Griffon and the USAF F-35 demonstration team.
This year’s air show is scheduled for September 3-5.
– with files from the Canadian Press
