An Air Canada Express flight operated by PAL Airlines from St. John’s International Airport (YYT) faced a landing gear failure upon arriving at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) on December 28, 2024, leading to delays and a temporary airport closure.

The incident occurred around 9:14 p.m. local time when Flight AC2259, a de Havilland Dash 8-402Q aircraft registered C-GPNA, landed on runway 23. Witnesses reported the left main landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to skid and spark a fire.

Emergency responders, including Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency and RCMP, arrived quickly. While no serious injuries were reported, a few passengers sustained minor injuries. The airport temporarily closed, resulting in four flight diversions and delays, but one runway reopened later that night.

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