HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — An Air Canada Express flight with 73 passengers aboard had to be evacuated on the runway upon landing at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia after experiencing a suspected problem with its landing gear, officials for the airline said.
No passenger or crew injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred at about 9:30 p.m. local time Saturday, according to airport officials.
Bystander video showed the twin-engine propeller Bombardier Q400 aircraft lying partially on its belly with its wings tilted to one side as passengers, including several children, were being evacuated, with voices saying to “get away from the airplane.” Emergency vehicles were then seen dousing the aircraft with what appeared to be water.