Plane Slides Off Halifax Runway Amid Winter Storm Chaos
A Porter Airlines flight from Toronto slid off the runway at Halifax Stanfield International Airport on Wednesday night. The incident occurred amid adverse weather conditions caused by a significant winter storm.
Incident Details
The flight landed successfully at 8:21 p.m. but slid laterally while exiting onto the taxiway. Emergency Response Services quickly assessed the situation and determined that the plane could not reach the terminal on its own.
Passenger Transport
- Number of passengers: 59
- Number of crew members: 5
Buses were organized to transport passengers to the terminal. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries, and the aircraft sustained no damage.
Runway Status
The runway where the incident occurred remains closed as efforts to remove the aircraft are underway. According to Porter Airlines, resources are on site to tow the disabled aircraft for inspection.
Investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is currently gathering information to evaluate the incident. Porter Airlines noted that the flight became incapacitated due to snow and challenging weather conditions.
Impact on Airport Operations
Despite the incident, the airport’s other runway is operational for scheduled flights. Although both runways faced temporary closures Wednesday night, diversions are not believed to have occurred.
Travel Advisories
Travelers are advised to check flight statuses prior to heading to the airport. Tiffany Chase, a spokesperson for the airport, emphasized the importance of allowing extra time for local road conditions due to ongoing delays and cancellations caused by the storm.
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