Air Canada Dash 8-400 Landing Gear Collapse in Halifax

Air Canada Express Flight 2259 Incident at Halifax Stanfield International Airport

On December 28, 2024, Air Canada Express Flight 2259, operated by PAL Airlines using a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 aircraft, experienced a landing gear failure upon arrival at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia.

Incident Details

The flight originated from St. John's International Airport and landed in Halifax at approximately 9:30 PM local time.During the landing, the left main landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to veer to the left and skid along the runway.This resulted in significant sparking near the left engine. 

Passenger and Crew Safety

All 77 individuals on board, including passengers and crew, were safely evacuated without injuries.Emergency services promptly transported them to the terminal for further assessment. 

Operational Impact

Following the incident, Halifax Stanfield International Airport temporarily suspended flight operations.One runway was reopened in the early hours of Sunday to resume flight activities. 

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the landing gear failure.The aircraft involved is registered as C-GPNA. 

Aircraft Information

The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft commonly used for regional flights.It is known for its efficiency and reliability in short-haul operations.