A case study in how to manage fuel

[twochai]

A Canadian North Dash 8-100 encountered deteriorating weather at its destination and at it's alternate, in the high Arctic of Canada. The pilots' decision making appears to be a classic example of good judgement in a very hostile environment:

Incident: Canadian North DH8A at Igloolik, Cape Dorset and Iqaluit on Nov 30th 2016, landed with 400lbs of fuel remaining (http://avherald.com/h?article=4a1b1fd6&opt=0)

Well done, folks, that's what keeps the place running when you're supplying an essential service.

[RAT 5]

Thank the, any, Lord, they were not a minimum fuel operator; but then who would be up there at this time of year. The skill here was also to make a correct analysis of their predicament, consider their options and make a decision then execute it PDQ. No dithering: then live to fly another day. :ok:

[unb5]

Reading the Metars , had they landed any way , how would they have taken off in freezing drizzle ?

[9 lives]

Good job fellow Canucks, you made us proud! I have to hope that the publicity, whether on PPRuNe, or elsewhere, about the Medellin crash, was fresh in their minds, and prompted the crew to make a prompt and wise decision.