Video shows flames shooting from plane wing during scary landing
The airline told the outlet that the fire was likely caused by a “suspected landing gear problem.” Passengers and crew safely disembarked (Credit: Aden O’Callaghan via Storyful)
Flames shot out of a plane’s wing as it landed at a Canadian airport, and a passenger who saw it outside his window recorded it.
The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 28 on Air Canada Express Flight 2259, operated by Pal Airlines, the airport said. Flight X was arriving St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, and landing at Halifax Stanfield Airport in Nova Scotia.
“Almost died guys,” Aden O’Callaghan said from inside the plane as he recorded.
O’Callaghan told Storyful media that a “landing gear failure” led to the fire and the plane skidding on the runway for more than 15 seconds.
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On December 28, 2024, shots are seen from the wing of a plane landing in Canada. (Aden O’Callaghan / Historical)
Air Canada did not immediately respond to a request from FOX Business, however airline spokesperson CBC confirmed that the plane had a “suspected landing gear problem” after its arrival.There were 73 undisclosed crew and passengers on board. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating the incident, CBC reports.
Additional footage of the scene was captured fire fighting works.
“The plane began to bank at about a 20-degree angle to the left and, as it did, we heard a fairly loud noise that almost sounded like a crash as the wing of the plane began to slide along the pavement. what I’m assuming was the engine,” said passenger Nicky Valentine CBC of Canada.
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A wide view of the plane fire fighting at Halifax Stanfield Airport. (Aden O’Callaghan / Historical)
| Ladies | Safety | Last: | Change | change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDVF: | AIR CANADA: | 3:65 p.m | +0.18 |
+1.20% |
O’Callaghan told the CBC he suffered a concussion the day after the hard landing and had neck and back pain.
“Other than that, I’m fine, I’m still a little shaken up,” he said.
The plane “had a suspected landing gear problem,” an Air Canada spokesperson told local media. (Aden O’Callaghan / Historical)
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An hour after the incident, the Airport put out an X saying that everyone on board had disembarked and that the airport was temporarily closed as they dealt with the situation.
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