An Air Canada Express flight made an emergency landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Consequently, the incident temporarily halted all flight operations. The Bombardier Q400, operated by Pal Airlines, experienced a landing gear failure. This led to significant delays and disruption. Fortunately, no fatalities occurred.
Landing Gear Failure and Passenger Safety
Around 9:30 PM, the Air Canada Express flight from St. John’s encountered serious landing issues. Reportedly, the aircraft suffered a suspected landing gear failure. Subsequently, it skidded off the runway and tilted onto its left side. As a result, part of the plane caught fire.
Despite the dramatic scene, no fatal injuries occurred. However, the RCMP and paramedics responded. Minor injuries were reported. All 73 passengers safely disembarked by bus. The plane could not reach the terminal. Following the incident, the airport suspended all flight operations. Subsequently, one runway resumed normal operations. Flights continued shortly after.
Air Canada confirms the incident’s cause is under investigation. Officials are working to determine the landing gear malfunction and fire factors. The airline assures the public that safety remains a top priority. SuperMetalPrice notes that such incidents can lead to increased scrutiny of aircraft maintenance and materials, potentially affecting the demand for specific aerospace alloys.
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