Airline plane experiences fire when wing hits runway during landing.

Last night, chaos erupted at a Canadian airport when a plane made an emergency landing and caught fire. It was a terrifying scene as Air Canada Flight 2259 experienced landing difficulties due to a malfunction with its tyres. The aircraft slammed onto the runway, causing panic among the passengers and crew.

The Halifax Stanfield International Airport was immediately shut down as airport staff rushed to deal with the aftermath of the incident. The flight was headed to St. Johns, but fortunately, no fatalities were reported and only minor injuries were sustained. This disturbing event occurred on the same day as South Korea's worst aviation disaster, where a passenger plane crashed and claimed the lives of 167 people.

Nikki Valentine, one of the passengers onboard Flight 2259, described the harrowing experience to CDC. She recalled the moment when the plane tilted to the left and made a loud crashing sound as it skidded down the runway. The left side of the aircraft caught fire, and smoke started to fill the cabin. It was a terrifying sight for everyone on board.

After what felt like an eternity, the plane finally came to a stop, and passengers were able to evacuate the burning aircraft. It took about two minutes for everyone to get off the plane, and they were quickly loaded onto a bus and taken away from the scene. Miraculously, no one suffered any serious injuries.

Ms Valentine shared that the entire left side of the plane was on fire, so everyone was in a rush to evacuate, but it was done in an organized manner. According to Air Canada spokesperson Peter Fitzpatrick, the flight experienced a suspected landing gear issue, but thankfully, all 73 passengers escaped with only minor injuries.

The Nova Scotia Royal Canadian Mounted Police and paramedics were quick to respond to the scene and reported only minor injuries. One of the airport's runways was temporarily closed as airport staff worked to contain the fire, but it has since reopened according to reports. It was a terrifying and distressing experience for all involved, but thankfully, everyone made it out alive.

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