Halifax Airport Closure After Plane Fire Following Rough Landing
Air Canada Flight 2259, operated by PAL Airlines, experienced a suspected landing gear malfunction upon arrival at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, resulting in a skidding landing and a subsequent fire on one side of the aircraft. The 73 passengers and crew evacuated the plane, with some reporting minor injuries despite a significant drop to the runway and the presence of fire and smoke. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has launched an investigation into the incident, which temporarily closed a runway and caused flight disruptions. Air Canada will retrieve passengers’ belongings once the investigation is complete.
John Q. Hosedrinker