CADOR #2012C2180
The RCMP detachment in Iqaluit advised Transport Canada that a crew member of a Canadian North DHC-8 from Iqaluit (CYFB) to Qikiqtarjuaq (CYVM) was detained on suspicion of flying with an elevated blood-alcohol level. Canadian North Operations in Edmonton were reportedly contacted by a security officer at the Iqaluit airport who advised them that a crew member on the flight to CYVM smelled of alcohol. Canadian North called the RCMP and requested that the flight be met. The aircraft landed without incident and the crew was brought to the local detachment for questioning. Based on the interviews, a blood test was authorized and conducted by a local nurse. Charges under the Canadian Criminal Code are pending, based on the test results. Aviation Enforcement and RCMP are co-operating in the investigation.