An Air Canada flight has made an emergency landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport after experiencing a landing gear malfunction. The incident caused the aircraft’s wing to scrape along the runway, igniting a fire. Emergency crews swiftly responded to the scene, and no injuries have been reported at this time.
The airport is currently CLOSED, and all incoming and outgoing flights have been suspended until further notice.
This incident follows another aviation tragedy earlier today in South Korea, where a Boeing 737 attempted to land without deploying its landing gear. The resulting explosion claimed the lives of all but two passengers onboard, marking a grim day for aviation safety worldwide.
Authorities in Halifax and South Korea are investigating the respective incidents.
