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They initially began a turn toward Boston; however, when air traffic services mentioned Halifax, Nova Scotia, as an alternative airport, they changed the destination to the Halifax International Airport. While the flight crew was preparing for the landing in Halifax,Open final report at PDF page 1TSB A98H0003: In-flight fire leading to collision with water
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transmission to Moncton ACC. The aircraft was about 66 nautical miles (nm) southwest of Halifax International Airport, Nova Scotia. The pilots reported that 1 All times are Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) unless otherwise noted. In UTC time, the flight occurredOpen final report at PDF page 13TSB A98H0003: In-flight fire leading to collision with water
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descend to FL310. At 0115:06, the controller asked SR 111 whether they preferred to go to Halifax, Nova Scotia. The pilots expressed a preference for Halifax, which was considerably closer. They immediately received an ATS clearance to fly directly toOpen final report at PDF page 14TSB A98H0003: In-flight fire leading to collision with water
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several observers heard a sound described as a loud clap. Seismographic recorders in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and in Moncton, New Brunswick, recorded a seismic event at 0131:18, which coincides with the time the aircraft struck the water. The aircraft wasOpen final report at PDF page 15TSB A98H0003: In-flight fire leading to collision with water
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still present in 0123:45 10:16 the cockpit) 0124:09 13:07 Decision made to divert to Halifax, Nova Scotia 13:31 Decision made to dump fuel 0124:42 CABIN BUS switch selected to OFF 0125:02 14:04 Autopilot 2 disengages, and the flight data recorderOpen final report at PDF page 16TSB A98H0003: In-flight fire leading to collision with water
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off the ATS function to the terminal radar controller for the approach and landing at Halifax. 9 Deadheading refers to the travel of aircraft crew as passengers, who are not on active duty on that flight. 10 Circadian refers toOpen final report at PDF page 20TSB A98H0003: In-flight fire leading to collision with water