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First Air Flight 6560 crashes 1 mile from the Resolute Bay runway — August 20, 2011

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What was the specific registration number of the Boeing 737-210C involved in the crash?

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Which specific military exercise was being conducted by Canadian Armed Forces personnel at Resolute Bay at the time of the accident?

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Who was designated as the pilot flying for the flight segment during the approach?

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What specific navigational error caused the aircraft to settle on a track parallel and east of the runway centerline?

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At what time did the aircraft depart from Yellowknife Airport?

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