An investigation into the crash of a CF-18 on Nov. 28, 2016 has revealed that Royal Canadian Air Force pilots are not allowed to fly below 1,000 feet except when on an approach, take off or landing.
Staff Sgt. Perry Aston [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Capt. Christopher Mileusnic was given a $2000 fine by a military court for flying below that altitude during a training mission to drop inert bombs. His wingman, Capt. Thomas McQueen, was killed in a crash during the same mission.