Air Canada Flight Evacuated After Fiery Landing in Halifax

A suspected landing gear failure caused the plane to skid on the runway, sparking flames and smoke, but all 73 passengers and crew were safely evacuated.

Air Canada Express Flight 2259, operated by PAL Airlines, experienced a suspected landing gear issue during landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport on Saturday night.
The plane tilted to the left, skidded down the runway, and caught fire, with passengers reporting smoke entering the cabin.
All 73 passengers and crew were safely evacuated within two minutes, with no serious injuries reported, though minor injuries were noted by some sources.
The incident temporarily closed the Halifax airport for 90 minutes, causing flight delays and diversions before one runway reopened for operations.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating the incident, focusing on the landing gear and other potential contributing factors.