No fatalities

29 Mar 2015: AIRBUS A320 - 211 211 — Air Canada — Halifax, Canada

Halifax, Canada

On 29 Mar 2015, an AIRBUS A320 - 211 211 operated by Air Canada was involved in an aviation accident near Halifax, Canada. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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AIRBUS A320 - 211 211
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An Air Canada Airbus A320-200 (C-FTJP) struck a power line and approach lights short of Runway 05 at Halifax Stanfield International Airport on March 29, 2015. The TSB is investigating with NTSB assistance.

Incident Overview

On March 29, 2015, an Air Canada Airbus A320-200 aircraft, registered as C-FTJP, was involved in an accident while approaching Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The aircraft struck a power line and approach lights short of Runway 05.

Investigation

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is conducting an investigation into the accident. As the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) unit was manufactured in the United States, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation to assist the TSB.

Further Inquiries

All inquiries regarding this accident should be directed to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada at their headquarters in Hull, Quebec.