Two major airlines, Air Canada and KLM, narrowly avoided disaster over the weekend as a devastating plane crash in South Korea brought global attention to the aviation industry.
On Saturday, an Air Canada flight experienced technical issues upon arrival at Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia. The Bombardier Q400 plane, carrying 73 passengers, encountered a suspected landing gear issue, resulting in a cabin tilt and sparks. Although no one was injured, several flights were canceled or delayed due to airport closures.
In Norway, KLM Flight 1204 experienced a loud noise during its landing at Sandefjord Airport. The Boeing 737 jet veered off the runway into the grass after touchdown, sparking an investigation by Royal Dutch Airlines.
However, South Korea’s recent plane crash on Sunday took a tragic turn. A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 operated by budget airline crashed-landed on the runway at Muan International Airport, resulting in one of the deadliest aviation disasters in years. The jet, carrying 181 people, descended onto its belly before crashing into a barrier. Only two crew members survived the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, but officials have revealed that the airport had warned the plane about potential bird strikes just minutes before it crashed-landed. Boeing has expressed support for Jeju Air and extended condolences to the families of those involved.
As aviation experts reassess safety measures, the global airline community holds its breath as this incident sparks renewed concerns over air travel safety.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/air-canada-klm-narrowly-avoid-133000942.html