Halifax Airport: Air Canada flight AC2259 narrowly escaped a crash on Saturday night. Due to breakage of the landing gear of the plane, the flight caught fire while skidding on the runway. According to the information, this accident happened at Halifax Airport, after which there was a commotion at the airport. Some videos related to the incident have also surfaced in which the wings of the plane are seen rubbing against the runway.
According to the report of Hindustan Times, all the passengers on board the flight were taken out safely, although the situation became very serious due to the fire in the plane. During this time, the fire brigade team immediately reached the spot and brought the fire under control. Let us tell you that just a few hours before this incident, there was a major accident at Muan Airport in South Korea in which a Boeing 737 flight failed to raise its gear during landing and then exploded in which only two people were able to survive. And 179 people were killed.
No casualties to passengers in the incident
This Air Canada flight was traveling between St. John’s and Halifax. The plane belonged to PAL Airlines. It is being told that this accident occurred due to breakage of its landing gear. According to officials, the investigation is currently ongoing and the damage to the plane is being assessed. It is a matter of relief that there has been no news of any passenger getting injured in this incident.
Questions raised on aviation safety
After these incidents, various questions have started being raised regarding aviation safety. Experts say that considering the reason for these accidents, airline companies need to further tighten the maintenance and safety standards of their aircraft so that such accidents can be prevented in future.
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